Lansing School District
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Salary
$48,585 - $95,000 / YEAR
The Special Education Teacher will ensure students with special education needs receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment, focusing on building inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students collaborate towards common learning goals. Responsibilities include demonstrating expertise in special education, supporting IEP goal achievement, documenting progress, and providing instruction in core subjects alongside general education teachers.
require a Bachelor's degree and previous experience working with students with special education needs, along with alignment to the district's mission. Preferred qualifications include a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement and prior experience teaching in an urban setting.
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring special education teachers. This individual will ensure our students with special education needs receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.
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\n $50,285 - $95,000 a year We honor years of experience in equivalent roles, and we honor additional degrees beyond a BA/BS. \n
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
Market context
Special education teachers are typically in steady demand across Michigan as districts work to staff classrooms that support students with diverse learning needs. This role is competitive because the district prefers a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement and prior experience, while also looking for candidates who align with its mission. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your endorsement status and tailor your application to your student-support experience.
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