Teacher, Special Education (secondary with mathematics (EX) endorsement)

Position Details

TITLE : SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

(with mathematics (EX) endorsement)

Applicants must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Mathematics (EX) endorsement and at least one of the following special education endorsements : Learning Disabilities (SM), Cognitive Impairments (SA), or Emotional Impairments (SE)

SALARY RANGE :  $47,547-$102,907 (experienced based salary protection available)

DEADLINE : Until filled

JOB SUMMARY :   Instruct students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

REPORTS TO :  Administration and / or Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :   As per the current Midland City Education Association (MCEA) Agreement

EVALUATION :  As per the current Midland City Education Association (MCEA) Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent

Must possess valid teaching certification with appropriate endorsement for subject area.

Properly Placed (previously HQ) with required endorsements as determined by district assignment

Additional education / training in specific area may be required depending on assignment

• Ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching

Demonstrated Technical Skills Computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and other basic computer skills

Familiarity with student information systems

Possess computer competency and familiarity with emerging technologies

QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TO SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING POSITIONS :

Working knowledge of IEP and Special Education documentations Ability to manage special education caseload, including conducting IEPT meetings

Ability to complete IEP forms and monitor compliance in accordance with IDEA and MARSE rules

Ability to collect and analyze data to assess student achievement Ability to provide differentiated instruction for students and make accommodations based on individual student data

Ability to identify and incorporate strategic and intensive interventions as dictated by individual student data

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

Come join Midland Public Schools!

The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons / Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.

Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information along the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place for you!

Application Procedure

When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates : Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)

To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note : You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.

Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools.

Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, marital status, familial status, genetic information, age, weight, height, national origin, disability, or other legally-protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : Associate Superintendent / Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his / her employment in the district.

District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.