Job Posting: 24-25-103

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date: May 20, 2025

Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)

Location: Orchard View Early Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025 or until filled

Position Available: 2025/2026 Academic Year

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).
Must meet criteria for “highly qualified” status under No Child Left Behind Act
Recent teaching experience at or near level and subject being applied for is desirable

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
Input/participation in building and district committee structure to develop new curricular guidelines for all ages
Commitment to work effectively with fellow staff members, including co-teaching/teaming delivery of service
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.
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
Knowledge of and ability to regularly use the writing process and expository writing to enhance teaching and learning
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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 2, 2025 by 12:00 pm.

CANDIDATES MAY APPLY AT: https://www.orchardview.org/employment/