Elementary Special Education Teacher

Point Quest; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

CEU, license, and tuition reimbursemen

Spread pay option and paid sick time

Life/short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Point Quest Group in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom of students with diverse learning needs. You will develop and implement IEPs, manage PBIS, and collaborate with families and staff to support academic and social growth.

The role blends instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment, with opportunities for professional development and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's in Special Education preferred.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards.
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Implement and manage PBIS program with behavior tracking and parent communication.
• Supervise paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Attend IEP meetings and maintain compliant documentation.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and coordinate with related service providers.

Skills

PBIS classroom management

Collaboration with families

IEP development

Discipline and behavior interventions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Special Education (preferred)

Teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check

Tools

IEP documentation systems

Assistive technology

Job description

Job Title:Elementary Special Education TeacherPay Range:40-50Job Description:26/27 School Year | $40-$50/hour | Full-Time | Dearborn Heights, MI| MI teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsementAbout the Role:Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.Why Join Us:Point Quest Group is committed to keeping support for staff, students, and schools at the center of everything we do. Through our longstanding partner, IEP Therapy's service model is led by dedicated directors and supported by clinical leaders who are focused on your success. Together, our industry-leading approach includes:· Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads· Local office support with the resources of a national organization· CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement· Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match· Spread pay option, paid sick time, and life/short-term disability insurance· Quarterly appreciation gifts and online lending libraryWhat You'll Do:· Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards· Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs· Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication· Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom· Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation· Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals· Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies· Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devicesWhat We're Looking For:Must Have:· Valid teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement· Bachelor's degree (Master's degree in Special Education strongly preferred)· DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by statePreferred:· 2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs· Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills· Proficiency with IEP documentation systemsAbout Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.Physical Demands:Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.#SPED1