Secondary Special Education Teacher; Resource Room

id='p17572_46157'>Secondary Special Education Teacher; Resource Room JobID: 17572

Position Type:

Special Education/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

Clarkston Community Schools

District:

Clarkston Community Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

Secondary Special Education Teacher; Learning Resource

2026-2027 School Year (1.0 FTE)

Qualifications

1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with full approval in at least one area of special education. Consideration for those who are currently enrolled in a program leading to a special education endorsement.

2. Successful experience as a teacher in special education with students who require higher levels of adult support, preferred.

3. Demonstrate physical stamina necessary for assisting with lifting and moving students up to 26 years of age; repetitive stooping, squatting, bending, lifting (up to 40 lbs), walking, kneeling and reaching while maintaining personal balance and stability; implementing behavior intervention plans and performing the essential job duties.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties

• Knowledge of techniques of modification and accommodations as they related to the general education curriculum.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of how specially designed instruction should be delivered for students who have a variety of disabilities.
• Proficient in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, measurable goals and objectives, and behavior plans.
• Experience supporting functional behavior assessments and creation of positive behavior support plans.
• Assesses students' achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings and prepares reports and multi-disciplinary plans for assigned students, in collaboration with a team including parents.
• Coordinates and implements behavior intervention plans in accordance with district policy and state/federal rules and regulations.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, other school district personnel and community services agencies.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Maintains documentation regarding student progress and communicates regularly with students and parents.
• Prepares and implements daily lesson plans consistent with each student's IEP.
• Understanding of Transition Assessments and supporting student transition planning.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.

Salary

Appropriate placement on the current Teacher's Master Agreement.

Application Procedure

• Go to www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/hr Click "Departments"
• Click "Human Resources". Click "Certified Openings"
• Click on "View" on the Desired Position and then click on the "Login and Apply" button in the lower right corner and follow prompts.

Candidates without access to on-line application process may submit the following:

1. Formal letter of application

2. Resume outlining qualifications and experience

3. Copy of certificate

To:

Clarkston Community Schools

ATTN: Human Resources Department/T. Browne

Secondary Special Education Teacher; Learning Resource

6389 Clarkston Road

Clarkston, MI 48346