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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER K-12

Deadline: June 15, 2026

District/Organization: Rudyard Area Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Salary: TBD

Position Details

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER K-12

SUMMARY OF POSITION: A caring, certified special education teacher who will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing standards aligned instructional programs in a learning environment that helps special education students develop to their full academic potential.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

COMPENSATION: Per the RFT Master Agreement.

START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 7-12 teaching certificate with a certification to teach Secondary Special Education for the state of Michigan (or be able to obtain temporary approval).
• Multiple teaching endorsements preferred
• Must have an in-depth understanding of special education students, current special education law, and the IEP process.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for planning and delivering instructional services that meet the educational goals and needs of special education students as determined by their IEP assigned to their caseload.
• Responsible for timely coordination and monitoring of student initial, current, and reevaluation IEP meetings, including goals and objectives as well as classroom accommodations.
• Ability to inform and work cooperatively with general education teachers, counselors, and administration.
• Shall have a strong understanding of how to differentiate and individualize instruction, including positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Ability to explain different disabilities and their impact on learning and serve as a resource for staff.
• Ability to observe and assess a student’s needs.
• Ability to keep all student and parent information confidential.
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Must be highly organized and able to multitask.
• Display a high level of proficiency in Google Programs including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Classroom, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Serve as a member of a positive behavior support team as needed.
• Shall be of good character with high moral and ethical values.
• Work to ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and professional development as requested.
• Meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal/supervisor.

CLOSING DATE: 6/15/26 or until filled

CONTACT PERSON: Chad Folkersma, Jr/Sr. High Principal – cfolkersma1@eupschools.org – 906-478-3771 Ext. 2444

Rudyard Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Job ID: 3625

It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W 2nd St., Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).

E-mail: cfolkersma1@eupschools.org

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