Special Education Teacher

Nestled in rolling forested hills amid abundant lakes, Delton Kellogg is a public school district with a small-school feel and big-school opportunities. We seek a supportive, caring, and driven Special Education Teacher ready to set high expectations for students in the 24-25 school year. 

Collaborative and community-focused, Delton Kellogg is committed to enriching the staff experience by encouraging the sharing of knowledge and skills through mentorship, conferences, publications, and professional development. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Build a routine within each of your regularly scheduled small group classes

• Create an engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning, encourages student interest, and maintains standards of behavior

• Tailor a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of your students, using District-approved curriculum and special education teaching methods

• Integrate modern resources into lesson design through Google Classroom and a one-to-one student technology ratio to create engaging learning experiences

• Determine goals, directions, and objectives, and prepare IEP goals and IEPC forms

• Conduct observations and assessments, and monitor student growth across all classes

• Guided learning by establishing objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize student learning

• Collaborate with colleagues in focused learning teams and coordinate with fellow teachers to support student needs

• Maintain accurate and complete records of progress as required by law and district policy

• Communicate regularly with students and parents 

• Have a clear understanding of Social-emotional learning

A qualified candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree

• Michigan teaching certification with endorsements in relevant subject areas:

• Special Education       Preferred EI or CI Endorsements

Your benefits will include:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience and according to DKEA contract

• Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Your choice between two retirement options