A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Special Education and Student Support Services/LD Resource Date Posted:
7/27/2026
Location:
High School Campus Date Available:
08/20/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Position:
Special Education Resource Teacher Posting Dates:
July 27, 2026 -
Until Filled Reports To:
West Ottawa High School Principal Beginning:
August 20, 2026 •Minimum starting salary for all certified teachers is $55,000. Go here to read more about our passion for supporting new teachers.•
Qualifications:
Valid Michigan teaching certificate required. Special Education endorsement Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to develop positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Experience providing instruction in inclusive or co-teaching settings Knowledge of evidence-based literacy and mathematics interventions. Experience using progress monitoring tools and educational technology Experience collaborating within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Job Responsibilities:
Provide specially designated instruction aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) Develop, implement, and monitor IEP's in compliance with IDEA, MARSE, and district procedures Serve as case manager for assigned students, including facilitating IEP meetings and maintaining required documentation. Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and evidence-based instructional strategies. Support students in inclusive classroom settings through consultation, co-teaching, and direct instruction Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress and inform instructional decisions. Conduct progress monitoring and communicate student growth with families and educational teams Work collaboratively with school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, behavior specialists, and administrators. Implement positive behavior supports and contribute to Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) when appropriate. Foster strong relationships with students and families while maintaining high expectations for learning and independence. Participate in professional learning communities, district initiatives, and ongoing professional development
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Reaching :
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Lifting :
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Grasping :
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking :
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing :
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.
