Special Education Teacher | Muskegon, Michigan

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact by supporting students with special needs in resource room settings within elementary schools and the high school. With two contract positions available, you’ll work onsite, helping deliver personalized educational strategies and fostering growth in an inclusive environment. This assignment extends from late October 2026 through early June 2027 and offers a consistent 37.5-hour work week.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, or
• Bachelor’s Degree and active enrollment in a Michigan Department of Education approved teacher certification program
• Strongly preferred: Prior teaching experience in a similar school setting
• Understanding of best practices in special education instruction
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide both direct and indirect instructional support to students with disabilities, encouraging an inclusive and positive classroom culture
• Adapt curriculum and teaching methods to ensure that diverse learning needs are met, using evidence-based techniques and assistive technology
• Implement IEP goals and foster the development of skills including sensory processing, language, cognition, and social interaction
• Deliver academic instruction using a variety of techniques, such as multisensory learning and repetition
• Support social-emotional, behavioral, and academic success through positive behavior strategies
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, families, service providers, and administrators to coordinate supports and ensure compliance with special education regulations
• Document student progress and participate actively in IEP meetings

Seize this opportunity to contribute to students’ educational journeys in a resource room setting. If you’re committed to educational equity and ready to use your expertise in special education, apply today to take the next step in your teaching career!

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