Special Education Teacher - Muskegon, Michigan

Job Description

Job Description

Embark on a rewarding opportunity supporting students in resource room settings across elementary and high school buildings located near Muskegon, MI. As a contract Special Education Teacher working on-site, you will play a key role in fostering positive, inclusive, and supportive classrooms for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students with disabilities, ensuring access to an inclusive learning environment
• Utilize specialized teaching strategies to enhance sensory, perceptual, motor, language, cognitive, and memory development
• Deliver academic instruction using diverse methods—such as phonics, multisensory learning, and repetition—to cater to a wide range of learning needs
• Implement IEP goals and use positive behavior support strategies to teach socially appropriate behaviors
• Adapt the general education curriculum with evidence-based practices and assistive technology to address individual student requirements
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging instructional activities, balancing direct teaching, guided practice, and independent learning
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, related services staff, administrators, and families to promote student achievement and ensure compliance with special education regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (per Michigan Department of Education), or Bachelor’s Degree and current enrollment in a state-approved teacher certification program
• Previous classroom experience in a comparable setting preferred

This position runs from October 26, 2026, through June 10, 2027, offering 37.5 hours per week with multiple openings available.

If you’re dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and are ready to contribute your expertise in a supportive school environment, we encourage you to apply today! Help empower students to reach their fullest potential.

#p31