Special Education Teacher | Twin Lake, Michigan

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity making a true impact as a Special Education Teacher in elementary and high school settings. With multiple openings in resource room environments, you’ll play a pivotal role supporting students with varying abilities, fostering an inclusive, supportive educational atmosphere.

In this role, you’ll provide both direct and indirect instructional support for students with disabilities, ensuring their academic and social growth. You’ll apply specialized teaching strategies—such as multisensory instruction, phonics, and repetition—to nurture skills in sensory perception, motor development, language, cognition, and memory. Ensuring each student’s progress, you will implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and encourage positive, socially appropriate behaviors using evidence-based positive behavioral supports.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging instruction across academic subjects tailored to individual student needs.
• Modifying the general education curriculum using assistive technologies and proven instructional methods.
• Planning and conducting balanced instructional activities, including direct teaching, guided practice, and opportunities for independent work.
• Collaborating closely with general education teachers, related service staff, school administrators, and families to support student learning and comply with special education regulations.
• Maintaining an adaptive, inclusive classroom environment that embraces each student’s unique learning path.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (as required by the Michigan Department of Education); OR
• Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a state-approved teacher certification program recognized by the MDE.
• Previous teaching experience in a comparable school district is preferred.

Contract details:

• School year: October 26, 2026 – June 10, 2027
• Weekly hours: 37.5
• Caseloads vary according to assigned school site, with all positions in resource room settings.

Be the catalyst for growth and achievement for students who thrive with your support. Take the next step in your career and apply today!