ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: April 15, 2025

TITLE OF POSITION: Washington Street Elementary Special Education Teacher - Level 2

STARTING DATE: 2025-26 School Year

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Otsego Public Schools’ staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Special Education teacher to our elementary staff.

Primary tasks (non-exhaustive list):

Instruct students with special needs using alternate achievement standards focusing on functional and independence in addition to academics. In addition, pushing support into the general education classroom in order to meet students' varying needs.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise school support services.
Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved alternative curricula.
Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, functional, and social development.

Requirements:

Special Education K-12 Certification with one disability endorsement
Experience in the elementary school setting preferred

See job description for more information, including duties and responsibilities

Letters of application and resumes should be sent to:

Jamielynne Commissaris

400 Sherwood St

Otsego MI 49078

or email to jcommissaris@otsegops.org

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The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or 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.