Elementary Teacher 4th-5th - Special Education

Elementary Teacher 4th-5th - Special Education JobID: 33708 Position Type: Special Education/Teacher - Emotionally ImpairedDate Posted: 10/19/2026Location: Beacon School Closing Date: until filledDistrict: Lincoln Park Public Schools Additional Information: Show/HideLINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS1650 ChampaignLincoln Park, Michigan 48146ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCYSpecial Education 2026 -2027 School Year POSITION:Elementary Teacher 4th-5th - Special Education Beacon School And any positions that result from the filling of this postingQUALIFICATIONS:Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification (Emotionally Impaired -SE certification)Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with proper endorsementsExperience in a center based program preferredExperience working with students with Emotional Impairments preferredMust meet North Central requirements for this positionMust meet MCL 380.1531 & Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of MI TeachersSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.DUTIES:Adapt, accommodate, and modify the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students. Align and adapt the student's program with the general education curriculumDevelop, implement, and evaluate individualized behavior management strategies and plans. Must, in conjunction with the students team, prepare and implement behavior plans based upon functional behavioral assessments.Use a range of curriculum guides to assist with identifying functional goals.Employ current assessment instruments and approaches, intervention methodologies, strategies, and techniques that are appropriate for students linking assessment outcomes to curriculum planning. Use appropriate technology toolsImplement trauma-informed/resiliency based strategies & interventionsImplement building wide PBISCase manager for special education paperworkMaintain compliance with special education timelines and required paperwork and documentationCommunicate to all members of the school & community as appropriateMeet the physical and mental demands of the teaching profession and the positionMaintain a philosophy in accordance with Lincoln Park Public SchoolsWork collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teamFollow directions of administratorsProvide classroom instruction and serve as the instructional leader for meeting the needs of Special Education students Other duties as assignedRESPONSIBLE TO:Building Administrators and Executive Director of Special EducationWORK SCHEDULE:According to School CalendarSALARY:According to LPEA Master Agreement Jennifer Walker Executive Director of Staff and Student Services We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The Executive Director of Staff and Student Services 1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-389-0200 ext. 20305