*Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)

Muskegon Public Schools; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

ORS retirement plan

Job summary

Muskegon Public Schools in Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE) for the 2026/2027 academic year at Marquette Elementary. The ECSE teacher will collaborate with building staff to support students with disabilities in inclusionary settings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or enrollment in a state-approved program; preferred ZA/ZS endorsements and prior classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as required by MDE; OR enrollment in a state-approved program leading to certification as required by MDE.
• Preferred ZA/ZS Early Childhood endorsements and prior classroom teaching experience in a comparable district.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Michigan Teaching Certificate

Enrollment in state-approved teacher certification program

Job description

2026/2027

Job Posting ID 80

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date September 3, 2026

Position Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)

Classification MCTEA

Location Marquette Elementary

Reports to Building Principal

Deadline to Apply: Until Filled

Position Available: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as required by MDE; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a state-approved program leading to teacher certification as required by MDE.

Preferred

• Early Childhood (ZA/ZS) endorsement(s)
• Previous classroom teaching experience in a comparable district

Responsibilities

See attached job description

Salary/Benefits:

• Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Starting range $53,887-$78,454.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage offered.
• Eligible for Michigan ORS retirement plan for public school employees.