Job Description
ABOUT US:
Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees, is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Start of 2026/2027 School Year*
*Be available to work 1-2 weeks before school starts and/or after school ends.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
- Must have a Masters degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in Special Education.
- Experience in teaching special education students preferred.
- Must have an excellent understanding of IEP process and paperwork.
- Have skills in the area of behavior management preferred.
- Have strong organizational skills.
- Able to evaluate students and understand eligibility requirements.
- Exhibit emotional stability and physical stamina necessary for meeting the requirements of the position.
- Be willing to participate in a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities including staff development and curriculum development.
- Be willing to work as part of a district team to assist school improvement process.
- Be open to continuous change.
- Be an excellent communicator.
- Be able to relate well to parents and staff.
- Be detail oriented.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
DUTIES:
- Facilitate IEP meetings/finalize paperwork.
- Assist special education staff on REEDs.
- Assist special education staff on Amendments.
- Assist with list of accommodations for State Assessments and MiAccess State Assessments.
- Keep class lists updated.
- Assign caseloads for secondary.
- Assist with scheduling at high school level for special education students.
- Schedule IEP meetings for school year.
- Assist staff with questions regarding IEPs, Amendments, REEDs.
- Facilitate support for secondary transition needs.
- Be an active member of the School Improvement Team.
- The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SALARY: Per DEA Master Agreement
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services/Director of Special Education
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Online at http://www.davisonschools.org; in addition to applying online, internal applicants must submit a resume and letter of intent to the supervisor(s) listed above.
The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).
The Board of Education does not discriminate 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. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).