Special Education Early Childhood

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, competent and effective teacher with experience in utilizing best practices supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Childhood Developmental Delay, as well as other special needs. This teacher will need to be a highly collaborative employee and effective communicator in using both verbal and written skills.

Position Type: Instructional – Special Education - Teacher Consultant

Location: Apollo Early Childhood Center

Salary: Per HVEA Contract 

Reports To: Director of Early Childhood Education/Student Support Services Administration

Status: School Year 2026-27

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Posting Date: 5/18/2026

Closing Date: Until filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Educationendorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), Cognitive Impairments (SA), Emotional Impairments (SE), Learning Disabilities (SM), OR Physical or Other Health Impairment (SC) AND Lower Elementary Education PK-3 (ZO)
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood General and Special Education Birth-K (ZN)
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood PK - General and Special Education (ZS)
• Must meet the Highly Qualified standard under the ESSA OR be recommended for acertificate or endorsement, constituting full approval in a special education area by an institution of higher education signifying verification of completion of a teacher program, as approved by the State Board of Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To effectively provide instruction to students with an Individualized Education Plan who exhibits a need for extensive, ongoing support across environments
• To effectively communicate in writing and verbally with students, staff and families.
• To progress monitor students growth on IEP goals, report data to families, and provide grades quarterly.
• To be engaged while attending building and department meetings.
• To be a learner of your content and other school related topics to benefit students.
• Must sign Consent to BIll for Medicaid and complete Medicaid documents for billing daily. All Medicaid documents must be uploaded to MiStar monthly.
• Must be willing to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school as certification expires. Other behavioral techniques may require training after school hours.
• Other duties assigned by the special education director or the building principal

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to: Lori Lowe

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer

2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX) E-MAIL: [email protected]

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.