Elementary OSE (Special Education) Summer School Teacher

 
POSITION TITLE: Elementary OSE (Special Education) Summer School Teacher 

Salary: $41.59/Hour 

Position Location: Carpenter Elementary 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Elementary Summer School Administration 

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Summer School Instruction Pre-program professional development - June 17 Dates: June 22 - July 17, 2026 

Please visit to learn more about the Elementary Summer Program: ESP 2026

REQUIREMENTS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a current, valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with certification at appropriate level.
• Possess a special education certification.
• Possess current, valid professional licensure, if appropriate.
• Have work experience with children with disabilities, preferably those with severe learning disabilities, cognitive impairments or on the autism spectrum.
• Possess a willingness to work with other teachers, collaborate and align instructional practice, and coordinate daily instruction between all practitioners.
• Possess a willingness to commit to professional development opportunities
• Demonstrate proficiency with instructional techniques such as:
  • Use of ongoing assessment information to differentiate instruction;
  • Use of active learning, manipulatives and visual displays to scaffold students' understanding of concepts and numerical relationships;
  • Strategic use of classroom conversations through which students construct meaning and understanding

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate maintenance of student IEP goals/objectives, including self-care and communication.
• Facilitate program activities and student engagement.
• Direct Teaching Assistant staff as needed.
• Implement student BIPs, Health Plans and Communication plans, etc.
• Complete pre/post assessments.
• Collect data for targeted goals and objectives and share summary with Fall teacher.
• Communicate regularly with the student's parents.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees 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 frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust 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. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of students.

ADA STATEMENT

Ann Arbor Public Schools complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applications and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings