Special Education Teacher

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY: Per Athens Education Association Master Agreement

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 24, 2026

Minimum Quali?cations:

? Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university

? Valid Michigan teaching certi?cate

? Strong foundation in the essential instructional practices in literacy and mathematics

? ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or EI (Emotional Impairment) certification recommended

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

? Teach Athens Area Schools approved curriculum.

? Be able to design IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and implement them effectively.

? Willing and able to deliver effective classroom instruction and management.

? Regularly assess and progress monitor students and utilize data to drive instruction

? Be willing to attend meetings regarding special education development and share with the special education department.

? Be willing to participate in a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities including staff development and curriculum development.

? Be willing to work as part of a building team for the improvement of instruction.

? Be open to continuous change.

? Be an excellent communicator with students, parents and colleagues.

? Differentiate and modify general education curriculum and lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.

? Develop and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for students requiring behavioral interventions.

? Coordinate and facilitate annual IEP meetings, REEDs (Review of Existing Evaluation Data), and manifestation determinations in strict compliance with IDEA and Michigan administrative rules for special education (MARSE).

? Collaborate closely with general education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other ancillary staff to ensure accommodations and modifications are provided in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

? Direct, train, and supervise assigned paraeducators to ensure student safety, accommodation fidelity, and data collection.

? Maintain highly accurate, confidential records regarding student progress, service logs, and Medicaid billing (if applicable) in accordance with district policies and FERPA guidelines.

? Establish proactive, routine communication with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, goals, and strategies for generalizing skills at home.

? Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

? Perform other related duties as assigned.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and credentials to:

William Heffner, Principal

Athens High School

300 E Holcomb Street

Athens, MI 49011

Telephone: (269) 729-5414

.Email: heffnerw@athensk12.org

or

Apply Online: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AthensAreaSchools

Deadline: Until Filled