Special Ed Teacher - Cassopolis, Michigan

Step into a rewarding role supporting students with emotional impairments in a collaborative, well-resourced school environment. This full-time, contract opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with a manageable caseload and strong classroom support. You’ll be responsible for a caseload of 12 students, sharing four with surrounding high schools. At most, eight students will be present in your classroom at any given time, ensuring focused, personalized instruction.

Your students benefit from a positive, structured setting, and you will have dedicated para support to assist with daily routines and individualized interventions. The school is committed to fostering student growth in a supportive, non-violent environment—no physically aggressive students are included in this program.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Special Education Teacher certification with emotional impairment endorsement required
• Previous experience working with students with emotional impairments is highly valued
• Strong classroom management and individualized instruction skills
• Ability to modify curriculum, implement behavioral supports, and foster social/emotional development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with paraeducators and partner with general education staff
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and student-centered practices

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Develop positive relationships with students to support emotional well-being and academic progress
• Implement evidence-based strategies for classroom management and social-emotional learning
• Monitor and document student progress, making data-driven adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and high school partners for shared caseload students

You’ll thrive in a setting where your expertise is valued and your commitment to student success has a lasting effect. If you are dedicated to helping students build skills, confidence, and resilience, apply today to begin your next fulfilling chapter as a Special Education Teacher focusing on emotional impairment.