Special Education Teacher | Davison, Michigan

Take the next step in your career as a Special Education Teacher, supporting students in a dynamic educational environment for the 2026-2027 school year. Multiple contract-based positions are available in well-equipped self-contained and resource classrooms (serving K–12th), with caseloads of up to 22 students. Openings include Cognitive Impairment and Emotional Impairment roles, with assignments beginning ASAP and concluding in June.

You’ll join a robust support network, working alongside special education teams, behavior specialists, classroom paraprofessionals, and a mentor. Comprehensive professional development and ongoing training will help you succeed in an urban district setting.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate; preference for endorsements in Emotional Impairment (EI), Cognitive Impairment (CI), Learning Disabilities (LD), or MDE endorsement ZA (Early Childhood) plus any other Special Education area.
• Experience or comfort working with diverse, urban student populations and understanding challenges facing urban youth.
• Familiarity with Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) and related IDEA Federal Regulations.
• Ability to provide full-time onsite instruction (not remote), 35 hours per week.
• Official university transcripts are required before presentation to the district.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized instruction to students in self-contained or resource classroom settings.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team, including behavior specialists and paraprofessionals, to meet student needs.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate actively in ongoing mentorship and professional development programs.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive school community.

Benefits and Perks:

• Access to school-based special education, behavior, and academic support teams.
• Assigned mentor and targeted professional development.
• Opportunities to grow in a vibrant urban school setting.

If you’re passionate about making a difference for students with special needs, apply today to help shape bright futures and advance your professional journey this school year!