Top 42 Special education teacher Jobs in Kalamazoo, Mi

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource Room (K-8)
Battle Creek Public Schools —Battle Creek, MI
- $51,500 - $87,883 a year
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
ASD Teacher
Michigan Association of School Boards —Kalamazoo, MI
- $52,819 - $116,506 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Teaching Certification
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
4d
Special Education Teacher
Kalamazoo Prep Academy —Kalamazoo, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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ASD Teacher at GLAC Residential
Kalamazoo RESA —Portage, MI
- $53,588 - $113,115 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Teaching Certification
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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SMS Special Education Teacher - ASD
Battle Creek Public Schools —Springfield, MI
- $51,500 - $87,883 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
5d
Special Education Teacher; Autism
Michigan Association of School Boards —Kalamazoo, MI
- $52,819 - $116,506 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
4d
Special Education Teacher
Outlook Academy —Allegan, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource Room
Battle Creek Public Schools —Battle Creek, MI
- $51,500 - $87,883 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
5d
Special Education Teacher Consultant
Battle Creek Public Schools —Battle Creek, MI
- $51,500 - $87,883 a year
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
Home-Based Special Education Teacher Community-Based Transition Center 2026-27 School Year
Van Buren Intermediate School District —Paw Paw, MI
- Online Application
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
Teacher-Elementary Special Education-Level 2
Michigan Association of School Boards —Allegan, MI
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Public school
Special Education Resource Room Teacher
Gull Lake Community Schools —Richland, MI
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
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Special Education Teacher, Autism
Kalamazoo RESA —Kalamazoo, MI
- $52,819 - $116,506 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Special Education Teacher - Resource Room
Battle Creek Public Schools —Battle Creek, MI
- $51,500 - $87,883 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Teacher: Special Education Resource
Lakeview School District —Battle Creek, MI
- $48,257 - $87,783 a year
- Online Application
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
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High School Special Education Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools —Kalamazoo, MI
- $47,599 - $93,010 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- Bachelor of Science
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Teacher: Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher for Specials/Encore
Lakeview School District —Battle Creek, MI
- $48,257 - $87,783 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Quick Apply
Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher Beginning 2026-27 School Year
Van Buren Intermediate School District —Lawrence, MI
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher
Van Buren Intermediate School District —Lawrence, MI
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)
Battle Creek Public Schools —Battle Creek, MI
- $51,500 - $87,883 a year
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Fingerprint clearance

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Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource Room (K-8)

Battle Creek Public Schools -
Battle Creek, MI

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Job Details

$51,500 - $87,883 a year

Qualifications

School experience
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Description

Great things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools!

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. We offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

We also offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including up to $20k in home purchase assistance), and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and join the Bearcat family.

Position Summary:
The Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a passionate and innovative Middle School Special Education Teacher to inspire students in grades K-3 through a dynamic, student-centered, arts-integrated curriculum. The ideal candidate will design engaging lessons that blend core language arts concepts with artistic expression, incorporating theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and media to create interdisciplinary and meaningful learning experiences. This role emphasizes inquiry-based learning, hands-on exploration, and creative self-expression, empowering students to investigate real-world themes while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, cultural awareness, and empathy. Lessons will integrate language arts with math, science, social studies, and technology, using the arts as a powerful vehicle for deeper learning and self-expression. The teacher will incorporate theatre-based practices, such as acting, storytelling, scriptwriting, and theatrical production, to enhance students' understanding of literature, writing, and communication skills. They will create a flexible, student-centered classroom environment where students engage with academic content through their chosen major and minor arts disciplines, ensuring individual learning needs are met through thoughtful modifications and differentiated instruction. By exposing students to diverse artistic theatrical traditions and perspectives, this educator will cultivate civic responsibility, compassion, and advocacy for positive change, encouraging students to explore societal issues and global perspectives. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, participate in professional development opportunities, and build partnerships with community and arts organizations to deliver cross-disciplinary learning experiences that inspire innovation and empower students to use their talents to address local, national, and global challenges.

Position Responsibilities:

Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction
Monitors student progress in the school environment including academic achievement and behaviors.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment, which may include monitoring specific health concerns of students in the classroom, and teaches social skills.
Plans curriculum, lessons, behavior plans, and special education programs and teaching methods.
Aligns goals and objectives from individual students to meet the needs of all students.
Uses data-based decision making to solve challenging situations.
Collects data, reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions.
Maintains contact with parents/guardians of students.
Evaluates student progress based on observations and data assessments to determine goals, objectives and directions.
Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP procedures, data collection, behavior plans, classroom observation records, and other forms.
Coordinates and collaborates with other staff for services.
Conducts IEP team meetings.
Uses technology to track student progress, prepare written reports, implement IEPs, and record progress.
Attends staff and district meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with any Special Education endorsement, or ability to obtain certification
Prior experience in a student-centered, arts-integration, or project-based learning environment
Experience in arts-based teaching or as a practicing artist
Experience in teaching middle school students in an urban setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting.
Experience working with children who have disabilities.
Experience in handling students with challenging behaviors, and teaching social skills.
Experience in developing academic and behavioral interventions.
Knowledge of special education law.
Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
Background in learning and behavior management.
Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff
Comfort with performing arts-based instruction in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and media.
Knowledge of or willingness to adopt the Studio Habits of Mind framework and CASEL's social-emotional learning competencies.
Ability to create and manage a studio-like classroom environment.
Demonstrate ability to engage the interest of school-age children.
Ability to engage in hands-on activities and experiments with students.
Demonstrate commitment to all students' well-being and success, including adaptability in lesson planning and teaching to support students with diverse needs and skill levels.
Commitment to ongoing professional development, eagerness to learn, and effectively collaborate with colleagues, arts partners, and community members.
Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks.

Core Values and Professional Standards:

Commitment to School Vision: Align instruction and culture-building efforts with the school's mission to nurture adaptable, compassionate global citizens, fostering growth in creative, intellectual, and social-emotional domains.
Student-Centered Teaching and Learning: Provide opportunities for students to take ownership of their education through active participation, personalized instruction, and collaborative reflection.
Arts-Integrated Education: Actively use creative expression to foster social responsibility and holistic student development, integrating arts practices across disciplines to deepen understanding and enhance learning.
Collaborative Leadership: Engage with colleagues, families, and community partners to create a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that reflects shared values and promotes collective success.
Excellence in Teaching: Commit to developing students into creative, intellectual, and responsible global citizens through high-quality instruction, effective climate management, and arts-integrated practices.
Commitment to Fairness and Opportunity: Advocate for fairness and the equal treatment of all students, ensuring opportunities for success in the arts and beyond while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment.

Salary: $51,500 -$87,883 (Potential for additional stipends)

Additional $1,500 stipend (per semester)

Contract: 188 Day Calendar

School Safety Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees require for this check (estimated $73) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race,color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height or marital status in its employment practices.

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special education teacher jobs in kalamazoo, mi

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource Room (K-8)

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SMS Special Education Teacher - ASD

Special Education Teacher; Autism

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Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

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Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

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Teacher: Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher for Specials/Encore

Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher Beginning 2026-27 School Year

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