Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education (Resource Room) Teacher

Pathways Academy is a public charter school that has a unique and flexible learning environment that allows school-aged parents to successfully complete their education. We are looking for highly dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of these students. The school offers an intimate setting of under 200 students with a blended instructional model. Students from grades 7 through 12 attend school while their child care needs are being met at the same location or virtually online while being supported off-site by a mentor or advocate. We believe everyone deserves the best in life – starting with a great education.

We currently have an opening for a Middle & High School Resource Room Teacher for the 2026-2027 School year. beginning August 31, 2026. This is a 10-month position.

The Resource Room Teacher will develop flexible, effective teaching methods to help students with identified disabilities. The RR Teacher will collaborate with the General Education teachers to design individualized lessons focused on helping students with IEPs. The RR teacher will communicate with students in an understandable, effective way about daily lessons and instructions, establish clear learning objectives, conduct student assessments to plan instruction/evaluate student learning and collaborate with a school’s administration in enforcing rules of behavior, class participation and conduct for students

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Hold a Teaching Certification from the Michigan Department of Education with a special education endorsement
• 3 years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Require a criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Successful track record working with at-risk students in grades 7-12 and alternative populations.
• Demonstrate Knowledge in the area of specific teacher subject and computer technology
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Job Type:  FULL-TIME 10 Month school year position, attractive benefit package.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MI Teaching Certification with a special education endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

EOE/m/f/d/v

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pathways Academy is a public charter school in Detroit, Michigan.

Pathways Academy is a work at your own pace year-round open enrollment program educating students grades 7-12, ages 12-22 focusing on pregnant teens and teen moms and dads who are pursuing their high school diploma.

Company Description

Pathways Academy is a public charter school in Detroit, Michigan.\r\n\r\nPathways Academy is a work at your own pace year-round open enrollment program educating students grades 7-12, ages 12-22 focusing on pregnant teens and teen moms and dads who are pursuing their high school diploma.