2026-2027
Job Posting ID: 5
Posting Type: Internal/External
Posting Date: April 23, 2026
Position: Elementary Special Education Teacher – ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Classification: MCTEA
Location: Bunker Elementary
Reports to: Building Principal
Deadline to Apply:
Internal Deadline: April 27, 2026
External Deadline: May 2, 2026
Position Available: 26/27 Academic Year
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as required by MDE; OR
Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a state approved program leading to teacher certification as required by MDE.
SV endorsement
Preferred:
Previous classroom teaching experience in a comparable district.
Responsibilities:
See attached job description
Salary/Benefits:
Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Full-time with benefit package. Starting range $51,814.00-$75,437.00.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system, Red Rover, for consideration of a posted position. A resume is required for consideration. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation after successfully applying for a position. Contact Autumn Meyers at (231)720-2057 for assistance.
From PDF Description
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including
sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status,
military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively,
"Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
2026-2027
Job Posting ID: 5
Posting Type: Internal/External
Posting Date: April 23, 2026
Position: Elementary Special Education Teacher – ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Classification: MCTEA
Location: Bunker Elementary
Reports to: Building Principal
Deadline to Apply:
Internal Deadline: April 27, 2026
External Deadline: May 2, 2026
Position Available: 26/27 Academic Year
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as required by MDE;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a state approved program leading to teacher certification as
required by MDE.
SV endorsement
Preferred:
Previous classroom teaching experience in a comparable district.
Responsibilities:
See attached job description
Salary/Benefits:
Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary
schedule. Full-time with benefit package. Starting range $51,814.00-$75,437.00.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system, Red Rover, for consideration of a
posted position. A resume is required for consideration. Applicants will receive an automated
confirmation after successfully applying for a position. Contact Autumn Meyers at (231)720-
2057 for assistance.
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The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including
sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status,
military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively,
"Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Description
Title: Special Education Teacher
Classification: Per MCTEA Master Agreement
Reports To: Building Principal
Job Function: The Teacher shall serve as the educational leader in his/her classroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
2. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of
sensory and perceptual, motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
3. Instruct student in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning,
and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
4. Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student’s individualized education programs (IEPs)
by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
5. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional
techniques and technologies.
6. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
7. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to
learning for all students.
8. Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their
individualized educational needs.
9. Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized
education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional
development.
10. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by
laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
11. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
12. Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow -up of students in inclusive classroom
settings.
13. Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
14. Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
15. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
16. Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
17. Must be able to verbally control the students.
18. Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development
meetings if necessary, and other professional opportunities.
19. Complete Medicaid documentation.
20. Perform related work as required.
Professional Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as required by MDE OR;
Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a state approved program leading to teacher certification as required
by MDE.
Preferred:
● Previous classroom teaching experience in a comparable district.
● SA, SE, SM, or SV endorsement
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