FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Special Education

LOCATION: Shettler Elementary

POSITION: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (.5 FTE)

8:00AM to 12:00 - 5 Days a Week

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a General Elementary K-5 Teaching Certificate (ZG) with a Special Education Endorsement and meet state requirements in the area of certification (ZA, ZS).
There will be an option to obtain temporary approval for any certified teacher willing to enroll into a program in the endorsement area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements
Must have satisfactory rating in most recent performance evaluation (formal or informal)
Knowledge of current curriculum trends and ability to write and develop new curricular direction in varied subject areas
Commitment to work effectively with fellow staff members, including ancillary staff and paraprofessionals
Recent elementary special education teaching experience required
Complete and submit all required paperwork, i.e., IEP’s, transition plans, Medicaid billings, behavior intervention plans, etc.
Perform basic healthcare tasks such as toileting, tube feeding, etc. with appropriate training
Knowledge of technology as instruction tools or willingness to become knowledgeable through independent training as soon as possible and commitment to use same regularly to enhance instruction effectiveness
Knowledge of, and ability to implement cooperative learning strategies on a regular basis
Knowledge of an ability to implement higher order thinking skill development on a regular basis
Desire to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes
Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and building regulations
Willingness to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the principal and/or special education administrator

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by sending a letter of interest to Eastern Service Unit Director, Olivia Zienert 3255 E. Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415.

External candidates may apply online by clicking on the Employment link under the Department tab on our district website at www.fruitportschools.net

DATE OF POSTING: May 13, 2026

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until filled

Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | 231-865-4001

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.