Elementary Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Nestled in rolling forested hills amid abundant lakes, Delton Kellogg is a public school district with a small school feel and big school opportunities. We are seeking a supportive, caring, and driven Early Childhood Special Education Teacher who is ready to set high expectations for students in 2024-2025 school year. Collaborative and community-focused, Delton Kellogg is committed to enriching the experience of staff by encouraging the sharing of knowledge and skills through mentorship, conferences, publications, and professional development. You will have the opportunity to: · Build a routine within each of your regularly scheduled high school subject area classes · Create an engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning, encourages student interest, and maintains standards of behavior · Tailor a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of your students, using District-approved curriculum and special education teaching methods · Integrate modern resources into lesson design through Google Classroom and a one-to-one student technology ratio, to create engaging learning experiences · Determine goals, directions, and objectives, and prepare IEP goals and IEPC forms · Conduct observations and assessments, and monitor student growth across all classes · Guide learning by establishing objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and adjust instruction accordingly to maximize student learning · Collaborate with colleagues in focused learning teams, coordinate with fellow teachers to support student needs · Maintain accurate and complete records of progress as required by law and district policy · Communicate regularly with students and parents Have a clear understanding of Social-emotional learning A qualified candidate will possess: · A Bachelor’s degree · Michigan teaching certification with endorsements in relevant subject areas: o Special Education Preferred EI or CI endorsements Your benefits will include: · Competitive pay commensurate with experience, and according to DKEA contract · Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance options · Your choice between two retirement options Your benefits will include: Competitive pay commensurate with experience, and according to DKEA contract Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Your choice between two retirement options When you’re ready to apply: Send a copy of your cover letter and resume to: Delton Kellogg Central Administration Office ATTN: Dr. Jeremy Wright, Superintendent 327 North Grove Street Delton, MI 49046 -OR- michelle.greenatdkschools.org This posting will be open until the position is filled. The final candidate for this position will be required (at the applicant’s cost) to furnish Delton Kellogg Schools with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records check prior to our recommendation to hire. Delton Kellogg School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap of any individual. Please contact the Central Administration Office at the address or email address listed above, or by calling 269-623-1501, for complete details on physical demands and skills expected for this position, and available reasonable accommodations. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) License/Certification: MI Teaching Certificate with Special Ed Endorsement (Required) Work Location: In person