Special Education Teacher

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2025/2026 School Year
POSITION: Special Education Resource Room Teacher/TC - 1.0 FTE
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: August 15, 2025
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: August 21, 2025
POSTING DEADLINE: August 30, 2025/Until filled
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Full Time Special Education Teacher at Mill Creek Middle School. The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting students with disabilities and will be tasked with designing instruction and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of students during the learning process.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate grade level certification, and Special Education Endorsement, required Must be proficient and knowledgeable in Special Education Must be able to provide flexible, stable, and a pleasant teaching environment while maintaining discipline that is not oppressive to the learner Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and modifications in the general education setting Monitor and track student progress, adjusting instruction and interventions as necessary Regularly communicate with parents and guardians to provide updates on student profess and seek feedback Attend IEP meetings and other student support-related meetings Maintain accurate records of student progress and services provided Provide Specially Designed Instructions based on students' IEP goals and objectives Demonstrate knowledge and accuracy in completing IEPs and tracking progress Support a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Utilize assessments and data to inform instruction and track student progress Integrate technology into instructional practices Create a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction Ability to use evaluative classroom procedures to improve instruction to become aware of the physical, social, emotional, and mental developments of the learner, and be concerned with the home-school-community relationship Develop, implement, and revise positive behavior support plans Exhibit Enthusiasm, flexibility, and collaborative teamwork with students, parents, teachers, and administrators Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) Demonstrate competencies specified in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the Human Resource office before expiration date of said document(s).
METHOD OF APPLICATION Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Anne Nakon at nakona@dexterschools.org, Brett Pedersen at pedersenb@dexterschools.org, and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org by 4 pm on the internal posting deadline.
External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.
NOTE: This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), 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 educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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Location:
Dexter, MI, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education, Training, And Library Occupations

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