- Date Posted :
10 / 16 / 2025
- Location :
Oakwood Elementary School
- District :
Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools : Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Portland Public Schools seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team to continue the forward progress by enhancing the education experience for our students.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes :
- Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
- Exceptional communication analysis interpersonal and organizational skills
- Understanding of or demonstrated training in PBIS and MTSS initiatives
- Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment common sense and a calm demeanor
- Impeccable character a good sense of humor and compassion for elementary school students families and staff
- Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications :
- Possess a valid Michigan Teachers Certificate with a special education and early childhood endorsement.
- Knowledge of special education laws and regulations
- Knowledge of typical and atypical child development to identify needs and develop interventions
- Ability to conduct IEP meetings and complete IEP forms in conformance with the MI Special Education and MARSE and IDEA rules.
- Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students staff parents and district colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
- Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration high staff and student morale and positive community involvement
Position Details :
- Title : Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Reports to : Special Education Supervisor and Building Principal
- Calendar : As per District Calendar and PEA contract
- Compensation : In accordance with PEA contract
- Posting date : October 16 2025
- Application deadline : Until Filled
Application Process :
Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to : or apply online at :
- Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
- A current resume with reference contact information
- Copies of all university transcripts
- Copies of current Michigan educator certification or certification program letter of acceptance
- Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Lacy Schneider Special Education Supervisor
Portland Public Schools
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Lacy Schneider Portland Public Schools at or .
No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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