Special Education Teacher

Birch Agency

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • $50 Per Hour

Highlights

Join Birch Agency and help students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and functionally while providing high-quality special education services throughout the 2026-2027 school year . Birch Agency is seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers for multiple openings throughout the Detroit area for the 2026-2027 school year.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDetroit, MI

Description

Special Education Teachers (Multiple Openings)
Location: Detroit, MI
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Pay Rate: Starting Pay $50.00
School Year: 2026-2027
Birch Agency is Hiring!
Birch Agency is seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers for multiple openings throughout the Detroit area for the 2026-2027 school year. We are hiring educators with a variety of special education endorsements to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.

These full-time opportunities are ideal for professionals who are passionate about delivering individualized instruction and helping students achieve meaningful academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional growth.
Available Special Education Teacher Roles

  • Teacher - Emotional Impairment (SE)

  • Teacher - Visually Impaired (SK)

  • Teacher - Cognitively Impaired (SA)

  • Teacher - Learning Disabilities (SM)

  • Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)
Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized instruction to students with a variety of disabilities in assigned educational settings.

  • Plan and deliver rigorous, age-appropriate instruction aligned with Michigan academic standards, district curriculum, individual student needs, and IEP goals.

  • Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

  • Differentiate instruction to meet individual academic, communication, behavioral, social-emotional, and sensory needs.

  • Provide services through individual, small-group, classroom, consultative, and other educational settings as assigned.

  • Participate as an active member of IEP teams, support evaluations, develop measurable goals, monitor student progress, and assist with transition planning.

  • Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate data on student performance and progress toward goals.

  • Maintain attendance records, service logs, progress reports, evaluations, and all required special education documentation.

  • Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, caregivers, and community partners.

  • Communicate student progress regularly and encourage meaningful family engagement.

  • Implement positive behavior supports and evidence-based instructional practices.

  • Foster student independence, self-advocacy, social-emotional growth, and functional life skills.

  • Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

  • Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, or adjustment challenges while following district discipline and safety procedures.

  • Participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and required training activities.

  • Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, special education regulations, district policies, and instructional strategies.

  • Perform additional duties related to the assignment as directed by school administration.
Qualifications
* Must be fully licensed. Substitute Licensure will not suffice*
Teacher - Emotional Impairment

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)

  • Emotionally Impaired (SE) endorsement
Teacher - Visually Impaired

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)

  • Visually Impaired (SK) endorsement
Teacher - Cognitively Impaired

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)

  • Cognitively Impaired (SA) endorsement
Teacher - Learning Disabilities

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)

  • Learning Disabilities (SM) endorsement
Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)

  • Autistic Impaired (SV) endorsement
Preferred Qualifications for All Roles

  • Experience working with students receiving special education services.

  • Strong understanding of IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements.

  • Knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral intervention strategies.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

  • Commitment to student-centered instruction and inclusive educational practices.
What Birch Agency Offers

  • Competitive compensation.

  • Full-time employment with a consistent school-year schedule.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Dedicated recruiter and ongoing support.

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families.
Apply Today!
Join Birch Agency and help students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and functionally while providing high-quality special education services throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

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