Special Education Teacher

Are you passionate about empowering students and making a lasting impact in their lives? We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team and provide specialized instruction in a Resource Room classroom setting. This full-time role (32.5 hours per week) offers a rewarding opportunity to work with high school students and help them achieve their goals.

Key Details:

·       Location:Detroit, MI

·       Compensation:$42/hour

·       Schedule:32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday (No nights, weekends, orholidays)

·       GradeLevel: High School

·       Role:Resource Room classroom, providing pull-out services to support studentlearning

·       Duration:Remainder of the 2024–2025 school year

·       PayFrequency: Weekly pay

·       StartDate: Two weeks after offer acceptance

Qualifications:

• A valid MI Teaching License is preferred, but candidates with substitute licenses are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience writing and completing IEPs.
• Experience working with high school students (9th–12th grade) is required.
• Familiarity with Transition Plans and their development

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Provide pull-out services to support students’ individual learning needs in a Resource Room environment.
• Collaborate with general education staff to create and implement effective educational plans.
• Write and complete Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s goals.
• Develop and implement Transition Plans to support students’ journey toward adulthood and post-secondary success.

Minimum Requirements:  

• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your expertise is valued.
• Play a vital role in shaping the future of high school students.
• Contribute to a program that prioritizes individualized learning and long-term success.

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12.  The Special Education Teacher has a commitmentto team participation in planning and implementation of student programsincluding special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation withgeneral education staff.  

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferred 
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state,contract/district regulations 
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferred 
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teachingpreferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age