Special Education Teacher | Whitehall, Michigan

Make a meaningful impact supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in both elementary and high school settings for the 2026-2027 school year. There are multiple openings available, offering the opportunity to shape individual growth in dedicated Resource Room environments. This contract position is a blend of instructional creativity, collaboration, and purposeful student support across several campuses.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver direct and indirect instructional support to students with disabilities in vibrant, inclusive classroom settings.
• Utilize specialized teaching strategies to promote the development of sensory, motor, language, cognitive, and memory skills.
• Adapt academic instruction using multisensory techniques, phonics, and repetition to address a variety of learning profiles.
• Implement IEP goals and reinforce socially appropriate behaviors using positive behavior support strategies.
• Modify general education curriculum through evidence-based instructional methods and assistive technology to meet unique student needs.
• Plan and conduct engaging lessons that foster active participation through direct instruction, guided practice, and independent work.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to encourage holistic student success and ensure compliance with special education regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (or eligibility via enrollment in a state-approved certification program recognized by the Michigan Department of Education).
• Special consideration for candidates with prior classroom teaching experience in similar educational settings.
• Familiarity with ASD education and the ability to effectively modify instruction for students with special needs.

With this role, you’ll have a set schedule of 37.5 hours per week from October 26, 2026, through June 10, 2027, and experience working across elementary and high school environments where every day brings new rewards and learning opportunities.

If you’re passionate about supporting students with diverse needs and want to contribute your expertise in a dynamic, collaborative school community, apply today to take the next step in your special education career.