The Escanaba Area Public School District seeks qualified candidates for the following position:

Special Education Teacher

Location:         Escanaba Area Public Schools (potential for multiple vacancies K-12)

Start Date:      2024-2025 School Year

Reports to:      Principal/Director

Salary:            Commensurate with experience and/or contractual requirements

Note: the District will recogize up to 8 years of teaching experience when placing on the salary schedule.  Teachers holding a valid certificate in an area other than Special Education may be eligible for reimbursment of tuition costs toward earning a Special Education endorsement and are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an approriate field
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in a public school district, either through regular employment, student teaching, long-term substitute teaching, or internship

Desired Characteristics

• Passion for working collaboratively with young children, families, and staff
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills supporting a team approach to education
• Eagerness to approach problems from new and different perspectives
• Ability to use highly effective instruction and assessments to create a cycle of student success
• Growth mindset focused on constructive interactions
• High degree of professional ethics

Job Description

• Create a welcoming classroom environment for all students
• Demonstrate exceptional classroom management skills, leading to a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Plan and deliver effective, engaging, age appropriate, and rigorous lessons
• Differentiate instruction and learning activities while holding all students to high expectations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a healthy, growth-focused campus culture
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and families
• Maintain records as required by District policy