Special Education Teacher - Whitehall, MI

Step into a contract opportunity supporting K-12 learners in resource room settings at both the elementary and high school levels. Multiple full-time openings are available for the 2026-2027 academic year, focusing on providing high-quality special education services exclusively onsite. Caseloads will vary depending on placement, offering opportunities to apply creative teaching strategies in well-supported educational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and indirect instructional support to students with disabilities in a positive, inclusive resource room setting.
• Implement a wide range of specialized instructional strategies to foster sensory, motor, language, cognitive, and memory skill development.
• Provide engaging academic instruction using phonics, multisensory techniques, and repetition tailored to individual learning styles.
• Guide socially appropriate behaviors and implement IEP goals through evidence-based behavioral supports.
• Modify and adapt the general education curriculum using assistive technology and instructional best practices to meet each student’s distinct educational needs.
• Plan and orchestrate instructional activities that balance direct teaching, guided practice, and independent application.
• Collaborate effectively with general education staff, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success and special education compliance.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as required by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE); or
• Bachelor’s degree with active enrollment in a state-approved teacher certification program recognized by MDE.
• Previous experience teaching in a classroom or school resource setting is strongly preferred.

This contract role allows you to make a meaningful impact while furthering professional growth within a collaborative school setting. The position follows a traditional academic calendar, providing a stable, full-time weekly schedule.

Apply today to inspire exceptional outcomes and support students’ journeys to success!

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