2026-27 Special Education Teacher

Job Title:

2026-27 Special Education Teacher

Location:

Waverly Middle School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level:

Per the current WEA Master Agreement - $48476 - $90155

Terms of Employment

School Year

Date Posted:

August 5 2026

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

2026-27 Special Education Teacher Middle School

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enablestudenttobenefitfrom educational experiences. Reports to building principal primarily for school and student related to Director of Special Services for general directionregardingstudents and/or programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following dutiesknowledgeand skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas

Plans curriculum lessons and specially designed instruction.

Maintainsa safe and welcomingphysical environment

Evaluates student progress based on work output and observationdeterminesgoalsobjectivesand directions

Prepares report cards educational records IEP forms classroom observation records and other forms

Participates as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET)

Chairs and/orparticipatesas a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT)

Assistswith development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Plan

Promotes communication and collaboration with staff on behalf of the students on caseload

Completes all paperwork asrequired

Promotes communication and collaboration with parents of students on caseload

Participates in all assigned In-Service training and staff meetings

Other duties as assigned.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for students based on evaluation data andresearch basedpractices

Support student learning in the least restrictive environment

Differentiate instruction to ensure students progress

Document student progress on goals andobjectives accommodations service time and discipline/suspensions

Collaborate with all service providers general educationteachersand other staff toassistin providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data (REED) process

Provide support to general education classroom teachers

Develop implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans

Participate in special education/building/district meetings

Log andmaintainmonthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billingandto document students goals andobjectives accommodations and other IEP related services

Participateand support implementation of interventions in theStudent Success Team process asappropriate perbuilding principal and/or special education supervisor

Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives

Integrate technology use in the classroom

Parent and Community Engagement

Make andmaintainregular positive contact with parents via phone calls email and/or home visits including communicating studentprogress

Establish andmaintaineffective written and oral communication and rapport with studentsparentsand colleagues

Participate in parent meetings including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences

Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations publications competitions etc.

Other Duties

Display physical socialmentaland emotional soundnessin order toexecute the duties of job

Serve as a role model for all students and withinschoolcommunity.

Interact with co-workers administration studentsparentsand the community in positivesupportiveand cooperative ways

Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in thedecision makingprocesses of the school asfacilitatedby the building administrator

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees asrequired.

Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs including recess duty as requested

Maintain and promote school district goals andobjectives

Comply withstate federal and District policies procedures rules and the union contract

Regular and on-time attendance isrequired

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASDorCIpreferred)

Currentappropriate Michiganspecial education teaching certification

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate student to perform at their best

Demonstrated competency in the administration and interpretation of academic testing and development of behavior support plans

Demonstrated ability to work in an economically culturally and racially diverse environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the Englishlanguage both orally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction by using a variety of styles and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students

Demonstrated ability toparticipateas a member of the team

Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education todemonstratethe character traits of respect responsibility honesty and caring when interacting with staff students and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions describedhereinare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderateto loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis required tocompare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skillscompileand negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

TheWaverly CommunitySchools will not discriminateagainst any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion nationalorigin age marital status pregnancy disabilityveteranor military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at(517) 319-3031)or.