Elementary Special Education Teacher | Michigan

Zohorecruit; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher to join a Michigan school district for the 2026-2027 school year. This position focuses on adapting instruction and building supportive classrooms so students reach individualized milestones.

You'll collaborate with general education teachers, families, specialists, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure consistent, well-rounded support and progress throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Michigan teaching certification with Special Education endorsement (or immediate eligibility to secure one).
• Experience in resource rooms, inclusive settings, or self-contained classrooms is valued, adaptability and passion matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction designed around each student's unique learning profile.
• Create opportunities for academic, behavioral, and social growth.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, families, specialists, and multidisciplinary team members.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher | Michigan

Full time | Clarifi Staffing Solutions | United States

Job Information

Education

City Charlevoix

State/Province Michigan

49720

Job Description

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Clarifi Staffing Solutions is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher to join a Michigan school district for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is a great fit for an educator who enjoys adapting instruction, building supportive classroom environments, and helping students reach individualized milestones.

Collaboration will be an important part of this role. You'll communicate and coordinate with general education teachers, families, specialists, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure students receive consistent, well-rounded support.

The goal is to create a classroom experience where students feel supported, challenged appropriately, and equipped to make meaningful progress throughout the school year.

Key Responsibilities

You'll provide specialized instruction designed around each student's unique learning profile while creating opportunities for academic, behavioral, and social growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Work as Part of the Educational Team.
  
• Promote student participation, independence, and skill development.
  
• Use assessment and classroom data to guide instructional decisions.
  
• Maintain supportive and inclusive learning environments across settings.
  
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on student needs.
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  
• Monitor student performance and document progress toward established goals.
  
• Adjust lessons, curriculum, assignments, and instructional methods as needed.
  
• Reinforce positive behavior and support students' social-emotional development.
  

Requirements

The Credentials: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.

The Instinct: An innate ability to read a room, adapt on the fly, and keep learning structured yet deeply engaging.

The License: A current Michigan teaching certification with a Special Education endorsement (or the immediate eligibility to secure one before the school year kicks off).

The Experience: While any background in resource rooms, inclusive settings, or self-contained classrooms is highly valued, your adaptability and passion are what matter most.