Portland Public Schools: Special Education Secondary Teacher

Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate special education professional to join our team to enhance the education experience for our students.
 

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes: 

• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
• Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
• Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
   

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Special Education Endorsements in any of the following areas: Cognitive Impairment, Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder 
• Ability to conduct IEP meetings and complete IEP forms in conformance with the MI Special Education and IDEA rules.
• Strong base in the subject area content, common core standards
• Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes 
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement

Position Details:

• Title: Special Education Teacher 
• Reports to: Special Education Director and Building Principal
• Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
• Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
• Posting date: October 16, 2025
• Application deadline: until filled

Application Process:

Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to: [email protected] or apply online at:  https://www.applitrack.com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education

• Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position

• A current resume with reference contact information
• Copies of all university transcripts
• Copies of current Michigan educator certification or certification program letter of acceptance
• Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation

Lacy Schneider, Special Education Supervisor

Portland Public Schools

1100 Ionia Rd

Portland, MI 48875

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Lacy Schneider, Portland Public Schools at [email protected] or 517-647-4161 or Leanna Davis, Middle School Principal at [email protected] or 517-647-2985. 

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and 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. We are an equal opportunity employer.