Special Education Teacher

Dexter Community Schools; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Community Schools seeks a committed full-time Special Education Teacher for Mill Creek Middle School. The selected candidate will design instruction tailored to students with disabilities and align lessons with IEP goals while using data-driven strategies.

The role requires Michigan teaching certification with a Special Education Endorsement, collaboration with general education staff, and ongoing communication with families to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate grade level certification and Special Education Endorsement.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in Special Education practices.
• Ability to provide a flexible, positive classroom environment while maintaining effective discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design instruction and adapt curriculum to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide accommodations and modifications.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction and interventions accordingly.
• Regularly communicate with parents/guardians to share progress and gather feedback.
• Attend IEP meetings and other student support meetings.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Knowledge

Collaboration

Student Assessment

MTSS

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Special Education Endorsement

Job description

2026/2027 School Year

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: November 4, 2026

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2026

POSTING DEADLINE: November 20, 2026/Until filled

Position: Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE (Replacement)

Salary: Step-based on the current DEA Salary Schedule

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a full-time Special Education Teacher at Mill Creek Middle School. The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting students with disabilities and will be tasked with designing instruction and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of students during the learning process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate grade level certification, and Special Education Endorsement, required


• Must be proficient and knowledgeable in Special Education


• Must be able to provide flexible, stable, and a pleasant teaching environment while maintaining discipline that is not oppressive to the learner


• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and modifications in the general education setting


• Monitor and track student progress, adjusting instruction and interventions as necessary


• Regularly communicate with parents and guardians to provide updates on student profess and seek feedback


• Attend IEP meetings and other student support-related meetings


• Maintain accurate records of student progress and services provided


• Provide Specially Designed Instructions based on students’ IEP goals and objectives


• Demonstrate knowledge and accuracy in completing IEPs and tracking progress


• Support a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)


• Utilize assessments and data to inform instruction and track student progress


• Integrate technology into instructional practices


• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction


• Ability to use evaluative classroom procedures to improve instruction to become aware of the physical, social, emotional, and mental developments of the learner, and be concerned with the home-school-community relationship


• Develop, implement, and revise positive behavior support plans


• Exhibit Enthusiasm, flexibility, and collaborative teamwork with students, parents, teachers, and administrators


• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, listening)


• Demonstrate competencies specified in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)


• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the Human Resource office before expiration date of said document(s).

NOTE: This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, \"Protected Classes\"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER