Special Education Teacher P11

About the role

The Special Education position coordinates the delivery of special education services, resources, schedules, and reports for special education eligible students, as well as teaches ABE/GED students reading, math, and writing skills. The work location is inside the secure perimeter of a multi-level institution and includes daily and re-occurring interaction with prisoners of all custody levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of special education services, resources, schedules, and reports for special education eligible students.
• Teach ABE/GED students reading, math, and writing skills.
• Work within the secure perimeter of a multi-level institution.
• Interact with prisoners of all custody levels daily and re-occurring.

Requirements

• Current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent) with a special education endorsement in autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, physical education for students with disabilities, physical or other health impairment, speech and language impairment, and/or visual impairment.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or a field of K-12 education.

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience is required beyond the stated requirements.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with various disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of special education curriculum and teaching methods.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual longevity bonuses.
• Military pay differential.
• Tuition reduction for education and training.

Pay

Details on pay are available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Schedule

The schedule may vary and may include overnight travel.

Additional Information

Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and official transcripts. They must also provide at least three professional references and their contact information. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of their references. Overnight travel may be required. For accommodations, contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.