Special Education Teacher: Resource Room

About the role

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are hiring special education teachers to ensure students with special education needs receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers will build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students collaborate toward common learning goals, working alongside other teachers, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise in working with students with special education needs
• Support students in reaching their IEP goals
• Document progress toward IEP goals and support the development of new goals as necessary
• Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to students on your caseload while collaborating with general education teachers
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Incorporate feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions to learn and grow
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Lansing School District mission

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience working with students with special education needs
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (e.g., SA, SB, SC, SE, SH, SK, SL, SM, SP, SV)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS, CPI, and other related instructional methodologies

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces
• Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties
• Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication
• Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Schedule

1 FTE (8 hours per day)