Special Education Teacher in Waterford, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This opportunity seeks experienced Special Education Teachers to support K-12 students in resource room and self-contained classroom settings for the 2025-2026 school year in the Waterford, MI area. These full-time positions have a caseload of up to 22 students, ranging from early learning through high school. Candidates will start approximately January 5, 2026, and work through June 12, 2026.

Preferred candidates hold a Michigan Teacher Certificate with endorsements in Emotional Impairment (EI) and Cognitively Impaired (CI), or an Early Childhood (ZA) and other Special Education endorsements. A Learning Disabilities (LD) endorsement is acceptable for resource room roles. Comfort working within urban school districts is essential, as onsite positions are located in areas with diverse student populations. Some virtual options may be available for candidates residing in Michigan due to fingerprinting requirements.

Key qualifications and experience :

• Valid Michigan Special Education teaching certificate with EI, CI, ZA, or LD endorsements
• Experience in self-contained classrooms or resource room settings in K-12 education
• Ability to design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Knowledge of challenges facing urban students, including appropriate family and student resources
• Strong communication and classroom management skills

Primary responsibilities :

This contract role offers a competitive compensation package with weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, matching 401(k), and flexible spending accounts. Remote interviews are conducted for initial screening.

Qualified educators interested in supporting students with special needs in this dynamic setting are encouraged to apply.