Secondary Special Education Teacher

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Deadline: August 1, 2026

District/Organization: South Haven Public Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special

needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum;

documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe

and optimal learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues,

and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

• Participates in and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.

• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.

• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and

needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased

personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending

seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships

with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to

prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and

parents.

• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records

according to the District's curriculum.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the

Superintendent. The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of

every task or responsibility.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing

the educational experience of students with special needs.

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

Michigan State Special Education Certification required

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Terms of Employment: Work year and salary commensurate with the SHEA Teacher Contract

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Teacher Evaluation System.

• Submit Application to: LaTonya Gill-Williams, Principal - lgill@shps.org

Kelly Schriner, HR Specialist - kschriner@shps.org

South Haven Public Schools

554 Green Street

South Haven, MI 49090

• A job application can be found at https://www.applitrack.com/shps/onlineapp/

Condition of Employment: Fingerprinting is REQUIRED for all new school employees. South Haven Public

Schools shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of

employment because of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity),

disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or

any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes")

E-mail: kschriner@shps.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Baseline-Middle-School-SPED-Teacher-1.30.26.pdf

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