Special Education Teacher; CI Endorsement

Special Education Teacher (CI Endorsement)

Job : 4062

Type: Certified/Licensed Teacher-CI

Date Posted: 6/16/2025

Location: Zilwaukee School, Saginaw Public Schools

School Year: 2025-26

Closing Date: Until filled

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Teachers are committed and focused on rapid school turnaround.

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, is committed to ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, a safe and effective learning environment, and a high‑performing organizational structure at all levels.

• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
• The willingness to seek knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• The desire and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community
• Prioritization of student‑learning needs over customs, routines, and established relationships that may inhibit necessary change
• Commitment to relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• Competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students to influence academic outcomes
• The ability to create and thrive in a professional environment of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability that includes all stakeholders
• The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:
  • Participating in ongoing instructional‑specific conversations
  • Collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans
  • Coordinating instruction within and across grade levels
  • Trying out new ideas to improve student learning

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Decision‑making skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Ability to record and report daily written records
• Attention to detail
• Use of classroom instruction techniques that stimulate inquiry, knowledge acquisition and goal formulation
• Collaboration with other teachers, administrators and staff
• Independent work ability
• Quick learning of new tasks
• Work effectively in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and build rapport with students, staff, parents and community