Special Education Co-Teacher – Math 2026-27

Job Title:

Special Education Co-Teacher Math

Location:

Waverly Middle School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level:

$47525- $88 387 - As per the salary schedule contained in the WEA Master Agreement

Terms of Employment

School Year

Date Posted:

July 29 2026

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Application Process:

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

2026-27 Special Ed Co-Teacher Math 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 enable student to benefit from educational experiences. Reports to building principal primarily for school and student related matters. Reports to Director of Special Services for general direction regarding students and/or programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and 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 special education programs and teaching methods

Monitors students progress in and outside special education room

Maintains physical environment of the classroom

Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation determines goals objectives and 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/or participates as a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT)

Assists with development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Plan

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

Completes all paperwork as required

Assists/or develops a 30 Day Placement

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 and research based practices

Support student learning in the least restrictive environment

Differentiate instruction to ensure students progress per the districts Academic Plan

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

Monitor and document provision of educational services for students on caseload with 10 or more days of suspension

Collaborate with all service providers general education teachers and other staff to assist in 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 as directed by the special education supervisor

Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billing

Maintain an electronic log to document students goals and objectives accommodations and other IEP related services

Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Student Success Team process as appropriate per building 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 and maintain regular positive contact with parents via phone calls email and/or home visits including communicating student progress
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students parents and 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 social mental and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job
• Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
• Interact with co-workers administration students parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative ways
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs including recess duty as requested
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives
• Comply with state federal and District policies procedures rules and the union contract
• Regular and on-time attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASD EI CI SLD PI HI VI TBI etc.)
• Current appropriate Michigan special 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 English language 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 to participate as a member of the team
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to establish and 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 policies. Ability to demonstrate the 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 described herein are 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 distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

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