Special Education Teacher

26/27 School Year | $45-50/hour | Full-Time | Ann Arbor, MI| MI teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement

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About the Role:

Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us:

Point Quest Group is committed to keeping support for staff, students, and schools at the center of everything we do. Through our longstanding partner, IEP Therapy's service model is led by dedicated directors and supported by clinical leaders who are focused on your success. Together, our industry-leading approach includes:

· Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads

· Local office support with the resources of a national organization

· CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match

· Spread pay option, paid sick time, and life/short-term disability insurance

· Quarterly appreciation gifts and online lending library

What You'll Do:

· Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards

· Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs

· Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication

· Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom

· Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation

· Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals

· Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies

· Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

What We're Looking For:

Must Have:

· Valid teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement

· Bachelor's degree (Master's degree in Special Education strongly preferred)

· DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred:

· 2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs

· Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency with IEP documentation systems

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Physical Demands:

• Environment

  Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.

  
  

• Activity

  Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations. xhyhwjd

  
  

• Sensory

  Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

  
  

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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