CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a Special Education endorsement, SA (Cognitive Impairment) preferred. 
2. Prior teaching experience at the elementary level preferred
3. Knowledge of and commitment to best practices as supported by current research to teach the District’s adopted curriculum; willingness to attend workshops to strengthen skills
4. Experience and expertise with guided reading instruction, process writing and reading comprehension strategies, knowing how to monitor student progress within a balanced literacy approach to teaching
5. Must support inclusionary classroom practices, willingly participating in co-teaching with professional staff and paraprofessional aides
6. Support MTTS process within the building
7. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
8. Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
9. Committed to working in a high profile school and being a part of a professional learning community
10. Ability to assist students in problem solving activities regarding behaviors and academics through knowledge of varied intervention theories and actions in a contained classroom setting focused on behavioral management
11. Experience with and ability to implement assessments and IEP/MET student data to drive meaningful instruction
12. Must be able to adapt to a variety of educational delivery models and be skilled in accommodating learning differences
13. Must demonstrate competency in communications with parents and colleagues.  Willingness to maintain/facilitate frequent conversations/communication with parents and colleagues outside of designated conferences
14. Keep informed of and comply with school, district, state, and federal requirements and policies for teachers of special education
15. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent classroom management skills
16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required

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Eaton Rapids Public Schools
912 S. Greyhound Drive, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone (517) 663-8155 Fax (517) 663-2236
POSITION: Special Education Teacher – Resource Program - Multiple Positions
BUILDING: Eaton Rapids Middle School, Grades 6-8
DATE OF AVAILABILITY: August 2025
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must possess a Special Education endorsement, SA (Cognitive Impairment) preferred.
2. Prior teaching experience at the elementary level preferred
3. Knowledge of and commitment to best practices as supported by current research to teach the
District’s adopted curriculum; willingness to attend workshops to strengthen skills
4. Experience and expertise with guided reading instruction, process writing and reading comprehension
strategies, knowing how to monitor student progress within a balanced literacy approach to teaching
5. Must support inclusionary classroom practices, willingly participating in co-teaching with
professional staff and paraprofessional aides
6. Support MTSS process within the building
7. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
8. Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
9. Committed to working in a high profile school and being a part of a professional learning community
10. Ability to assist students in problem solving activities regarding behaviors and academics through
knowledge of varied intervention theories and actions in a contained classroom setting focused on
behavioral management
11. Experience with and ability to implement assessments and IEP/MET student data to drive meaningful
instruction
12. Must be able to adapt to a variety of educational delivery models and be skilled in accommodating
learning differences
13. Must demonstrate competency in communications with parents and colleagues. Willingness to
maintain/facilitate frequent conversations/communication with parents and colleagues outside of
designated conferences
14. Keep informed of and comply with school, district, state, and federal requirements and policies for
teachers of special education
15. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent classroom management skills
16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required
A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED: See application instructions at
www.erpsk12.org under Human Resources - Employment Opportunities.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to:
Amy Jones, Human Resources Director
Telephone: 517/663-1155 Email: [email protected]
POSTING DATE: March 18, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Collin Smith, Chief Financial Officer
In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are
considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.

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