Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher - Visually Impaired

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 retention/recruitment bonus

Job summary

A prominent education district in Michigan seeks an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher for visually impaired students. The role involves collaborating with staff and families to ensure academic success and evaluating student progress. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Visually Impaired endorsement. Offering competitive salary and a $15,000 recruitment bonus for qualifying educators. Apply online to be considered.

Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA) with a Visually Impaired (SK) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure students' academic success.
• Evaluates and monitors students' progress periodically.
• Counsels students during academic and adjustment problems.

Job description

Position Title: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher - Visually Impaired

Location: Various School Locations

Salary: DFT Salary Schedule ($55,000 - $94,000)

Reports to: Principal or Designee

Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary

The Teacher offers rigorous curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan Common Core guidelines while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students. Evaluates and monitors students’ progress on a periodic basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.
• Successful candidates who possess degrees beyond a bachelor’s degree will be eligible for the appropriate salary differential.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), with a Visually Impaired (SK) endorsement.

Essential Functions

• Cooperate with teachers, parents and community members.
• Enable field studies to improve classroom curriculum as per the needs of the students.
• Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter and engage leader led conferences/professional developments.
• Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
• Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
• Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom, campus, and uniform discipline policies.
• Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems by taking corrective measures to enhance student learning abilities.
• Handle attendance, progress reports and grade records.
• Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide creative assessments and evaluate students’ progress on a periodic basis.
• Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, and textbooks.
• Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment.
• Maintain accurate complete student records and prepare reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Information

Bonus Note: DPSCD will offer a $15,000 retention/recruitment certification bonus to existing and new educators in these areas for the 2025-2026 school year. Teachers who teach in one of the assignments below and hold the active endorsement for that assignment will be eligible: Cognitive Impairment (SA) • Visual Impairment (SK) • Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SL) • Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) • Physical or Other Health Impairment (SC) • Learning Disabilities (SM) • Emotional Impairment (SE) • Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (SP).

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.