Portland Public Schools: Special Education Teacher at Portland Middle School
Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate special education professional to join our team to enhance the education experience for our students at Portland Middle School.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:
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 students, families, and staff
Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Special Education Endorsements in any of the following areas: Cognitive Impairment, Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ability to conduct IEP meetings and complete IEP forms in conformance with the MI Special Education and IDEA rules.
Strong base in the subject area content, common core standards
Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
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: Special Education Teacher
Reports to: Special Education Director and Building Principal
Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
Posting date: November 1, 2024
Application deadline: until filled
Application Process:
Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to: sdawson@portlandk12.org and ldavis@portlandk12.org or apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education
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
Sarah Dawson, Director of Special Education
Portland Public Schools
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
Leanna Davis, Principal
Portland Middle School
745 Storz Ave
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Sarah Dawson, Director of Special Education at sdawson@portlandk12.org or 517-647-4161 or Leanna Davis, Principal at ldavis@portlandk12.org or 517-647-2985.
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.