About Plainwell Community Schools:

We believe that every student can learn and that our staff play a critical role in that learning. Our staff inspire, engage, and empower every student, every day. We support our students to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Our staff challenge students intellectually and nurture their JOY of learning.

At PCS we believe in the power of fostering an environment in which all students and staff can thrive. Our staff members prioritize educating the whole child by providing resources for students to grow both academically and emotionally. We want our students to live with joy and be well equipped to seize whatever opportunities they have available to them.

At PCS we do more than aspire to build a community - we actively work to create one. As a PCS staff member, you will be part of an inclusive team that works together inside and outside the classroom to support each other so that we can give our students the best opportunity to succeed.

You will enjoy working at PCS if:

You want to be part of a productive, supportive learning community. You love to get into the craft of teaching and learning, and value the human connection that is unique to the profession.

As an Elementary Special Education Teacher:

You will play a critical role in student success. We want you to build an exciting classroom environment while maintaining a rigorous learning focused curriculum. Your classroom will be a place where students learn, develop, and feel prepared for life beyond the walls of our schools.

Expectations:

Nurture a Culture of Curiosity: We know that students go far when they are intensely curious about the challenges at hand.

Build a Community: People thrive when they know they are valued. Our employees prioritize relationships and building communities - from classrooms to PLC’s - and do whatever they can to make everyone feel seen and valued.

Focus on Long-Term Growth: We want you to receive the mentorship, professional development, coaching, and support you need to become the best you can be.

This position requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate. We will work with individuals that do not possess a Michigan Teaching Certificate but have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Special Education or a related field for certification.

As part of the PCS team, you would be joining an outstanding, supportive culture of educators, support staff, and administrators. You would also gain several attractive benefits, including but not limited to the following:

Paid Sick and Personal Days
Mental health benefits provided through our Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
Full Family Health Insurance with hard cap
Paid Full Family Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Employee Basic Life Insurance
Access to purchase optional life and disability benefits
Individual Retirement Accounts (403(b) and 457 plans) through the MRIC Consortium
Opportunity for Extra Duty and Coaching Pay

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Valid Michigan teaching certificate in special education

· Bachelor’s degree in elementary special education

· Ability to conduct basic functional behavior analysis of students

· Experience teaching in special education classrooms is desirable

· Experience in training and directing paraprofessionals is desirable

· Ability to interact positively with and motivate children

· Ability to use data to plan and adjust instruction

· Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students

· Excellent classroom management skills

· Strong belief that all children can and will be successful

· Strong knowledge of recent reading research and best practice

· Able to work with colleagues to improve student outcomes

· Willing to accept responsibility for student learning

· Willing to teach a lesson to students as part of the interview process