Position Type: Middle School TeachingDate Posted: 12/2/2024Location: Alpena Public SchoolsDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: Until FilledDistrict: Alpena Public SchoolsAlpena Public Schools is accepting applications for a Secondary Special Education Teacher for Thunder Bay Junior High School for the 2024-25 school year. We are offering a $5,000-$7,000 recruitment / retention incentive for the position! See attached job description for additional information. QUALIFICATIONS: State of Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement; knowledge and skill in commonly-used approaches to educating emotionally impaired students; knowledge of the requirements of state and federal mandates which directly affect the program and teaching situation.What You Will Love About Us: As a member of the Alpena Public Schools team, imagine waking up where you vacation; no more sitting on the highway on Friday night and Sunday evening. You can be employed in a modern community that is also traffic-free. Purchase a home for a fraction of the cost that you would pay in metropolitan areas. Enjoy dozens of pristine beaches, trails, rivers and forests without fighting the masses for access. Dive shipwrecks, explore one of the most fossil-rich spots on earth, and still be close enough to enjoy a night on the town. Our wonderful, walkable downtown features restaurants, art galleries, shops and pubs, including multiple micro-breweries and a winery. Alpena offers so many opportunities as the recreational, cultural, economic, and historical hub of Northeast Michigan. We serve a population of approximately 3,800 students, across 9 different school buildings, in one of the largest geographic districts in the State of Michigan. Alpena Public Schools covers more than 600 square miles, encompassing all of Alpena County and a portion of Presque Isle County. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (Holidays/Sick/Personal/Bereavement) Spring Break; Summer/Winter Vacation Retirement/Pension Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness AT&T School Employee Discount Alpena Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.Attachment(s):
- Teacher, Special Education Job Description.pdf