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