PENDING BOARD APPROVAL 2025-2026

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a Special Education Teacher-Autism at our Young Adult Program in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to achievement levels of students
Provides direct instruction and supervision of students within school/community setting
Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational programs for students who are at different learning ability levels
Attends MET, IEPT and/or IFSP meetings
Instructs students in academic subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques
Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent living and economic self-sufficiency such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation
Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on progress of students
Meets with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources
Administers and interprets results of ability and achievement tests
Regular and consistent attendance
Other duties as assigned

Our Special Education teacher position will provide instruction to ensure that each student makes progress toward individual stated goals using multisensory strategies and varied teaching techniques by performing the following duties

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or University

Certificates, License, Registration:

K-12 Michigan Certification; Autistic Impaired Endorsement

This is a 10 month position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $43,317 and $89,214.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Special Education Teacher, Autism