ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING (preference given to internal candidates)

DATE OF POSTING: May 7, 2025

TITLE OF POSITION: Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Level 2

STARTING DATE: 25-26 School Year

CLOSING DATE: May 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

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):

Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.

Requirements:

Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate, with Special Education endorsement required
Early Childhood Education Endorsement (ZA) required

Letters of application and resumes should be sent to:

Jamielynne Commissaris

Otsego Public Schools

400 Sherwood St

Otsego MI 49078

or email to jcommissaris@otsegops.org

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This method of posting jobs meets the requirements of our union groups to notify employees of vacancies. Positions may not be open to the public due to internal candidates and the bidding process.

Statement of Assurance:

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.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher - Level 2