2026-27 Special Education Teacher Middle School 2026-27

Waverly Community Schools -
Lansing, MI

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Job Details

$48,476 - $90,155 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Subject-specific Teaching Certification
Bachelor's degree in education
Special Education Certification
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Position Announcement

Job Title: 2026-27 Special Education Teacher

Location: Waverly Middle School Start Date: August 2026

Salary Per the current WEA Master Terms of
Agreement - $48,476 - $90,155 School Year Range/ Level: Employment

Date Posted: Application August 5, 2026 Deadline: Until Filled

Application A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Process:

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)
Faxed: (517) 321-8577
Mailed: Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to
enable student to benefit from educational experiences. Reports to building principal primarily for
school and student related matters. Reports to Director of Special Services for general
direction regarding students and/or programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following
duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person
attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not
limited to the following:

Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas
Plans curriculum, lessons, and specially designed instruction.
Maintains a safe and welcoming physical environment
Evaluates student progress based on work output and

observation, determines goals, objectives and directions

Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation

records, and other forms

Participates as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET)

Chairs and/or participates as a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT)
Assists with development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and

Plan

Promotes communication and collaboration with staff on behalf of the students on

caseload

Completes all paperwork as required
Promotes communication and collaboration with parents of students on caseload
Participates in all assigned In-Service training and staff meetings
Other duties as assigned.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for students based on evaluation data

and research based practices

Support student learning in the least restrictive environment
Differentiate instruction to ensure student’s progress
Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time,

and discipline/suspensions

Collaborate with all service providers, general education teachers and other staff

to assist in providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of
existing evaluation data (REED) process

Provide support to general education classroom teachers
Develop implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans
Participate in special education/building/district meetings
Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid

Billing and to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP
related services

Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Student Success

Team process as appropriate per building principal and/or special education supervisor

Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building

initiatives

Integrate technology use in the classroom

Parent and Community Engagement

Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email

and/or home visits including communicating student progress

Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with

students, parents and colleagues

Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the

wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

Other Duties

Display physical, social, mental and emotional soundness in order to execute the

duties of job

Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.

Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in

positive, supportive and cooperative ways

Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision

making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as

requested

Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union

contract

Regular and on-time attendance is required
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special

education (ASD or CI preferred)

Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the

ability to motivate student to perform at their best

Demonstrated competency in the administration and interpretation of academic

testing and development of behavior support plans

Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse

environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally

and in writing

Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and

inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning
opportunities for all students

Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school
community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to
perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability
to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting
with staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described herein are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze,
communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate,
use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination
The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex,
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion,
national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be
requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-

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