| Location | Forest, MI |
| Salary | $2,026–$2,027 |
NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY POSTING DATE: October 6, 2026 POSITION ID: 26-FEA-77 POSITION: Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Teacher 1.0 ( Anticipated Vacancy ) LOCATION: Forest Elementary SALARY: Per FEA Master Agreement 2026-2027 salary schedule (Preferred starting salary range of $51,053 (BA) - $68,562 (MA), dependent on experience and degree obtained) START DATE: October 2026 DEADLINE: October 12, 2026 or until filled SPECIAL EDUCATION ASD TEACHER Are you a highly skilled and compassionate special education teacher dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential? Farmington Public Schools is seeking an exceptional Autism Spectrum Disorder Program Teacher to join our team. You'll provide comprehensive, individualized education that helps students develop essential academic, social, and life skills, fostering greater independence and success. QUALIFICATIONS Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with full Special Education certification with SV (Autism Spectrum Disorder) endorsement, preferred. A baccalaureate degree with a major specifically in Special Education, required. Must meet all requirements per rule 340.1781-82 of the Michigan Administrative Rules of Special Education. Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire date and renew annually. Experience with students with ASD, preferred. Experience working with children with disabilities and their families. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff, parents, and community. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Develop, implement, and monitor highly individualized IEPs for each student, serving as the case manager and outlining specific academic, social, behavioral, and functional goals that celebrate their strengths and guide their growth. Curriculum Adaptation and Instruction: Thoughtfully adapt and modify general education curriculum content, methodology, and performance criteria to meet the unique learning needs and styles of each student. Structured and Supportive Learning Environment: Create and maintain a highly structured, individualized classroom environment that fosters safety, well-being, and optimal learning for all students. Progress Assessment: Continuously observe, evaluate, and assess student progress based on work output, observations, and formal assessments. Utilize this data to celebrate achievements, refine teaching methods, and update IEP goals, ensuring continuous growth. Functional and Life Skills Development: Emphasize teaching crucial daily living skills, empowering students with the tools for greater independence in all areas of life. Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and other effective strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely and effectively with: Parents/Caregivers: Maintain open communication, provide support and guidance, and actively involve them as vital partners in their child's educational journey. Paraprofessionals: Manage and provide direct oversight to classroom paraprofessionals, ensuring they effectively support student activities, personal care, and instruction. Other Educators and Support Staff: Collaborate with general education teachers (for inclusion opportunities), speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other agency personnel to ensure a comprehensive continuum of services tailored to student needs. School Administration: Report to supervisors of special education and building principals, keeping them informed of student progress and program needs. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate attendance records, assessment documentation, progress reports, IEP forms, and other necessary documentation with attention to detail. Professional Development: Actively engage in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices, cutting-edge research, and advancements in special education, continually enhancing your expertise. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Continued… Goal Achievement: Demonstrate the ability to effectively address and guide the achievement of goals and objectives for all students assigned to the caseload, celebrating every step of their progress. ABOUT THE ROLE An ASD Program Teacher is a highly specialized professional who creates structured, predictable, and sensory-supportive learning environments. They deliver intensive, data-driven, individualized instruction using evidence-based practices such as explicit instruction, visual supports, and social narratives to students with learning characteristics of ASD. Instruction emphasizes developing functional communication, essential academic skills, and adaptive daily living abilities to promote greater independence and future success. Join our dedicated team and make a profound impact in the lives of our students! BOARD OF EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL FPS EMPLOYEES To ensure work/choices contribute to the Learner Profile and District Goals, as demonstrated by: a. Ability to create a collaborative culture through providing a safe environment for employees to take risks, work independently and interdependently and to value all perspectives. b. Ability to establish productive relationships which will support and leave people better off through engagement in courageous conversations and empathetic interactions in order to make choices that build trust and understanding. c. Ability to establish an environment of continuous improvement that will provide data/feedback and reflection that will assist in identifying and solving problems in an innovative manner. d. Ability to establish an environment for cultural improvement by demonstrating honesty with self and others through equity, not just equality, and seeing and embracing differences as assets. e. Ability to know your audience and to tailor communication in a timely, clear and appropriate mode; always seeking to understand. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applications are being accepted online only. To apply for this position, go to the district's web site at www.farmington.k12.mi.us , select the tabs 'Departments' , 'Human Resources', 'Employment' , 'Online Application' . Selected candidates may be required to submit a video introduction for the first screening interview. For questions regarding this posting contact tanishia.peterson@fpsk12.net . Note: First round screening interviews for selected candidates will be held once the posting is closed. It is the policy of Farmington Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any of its programs or activities.