Special Education Teacher

Harper Woods School District; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Woods Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Tyrone. The role focuses on developing and providing specialized instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities, evaluating progress, and ensuring compliance with IEPs and state regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or T2EA with endorsements in Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairment, and Early Childhood

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA). Endorsements: Cognitive Impairment (SA), Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), Learning Disabilities (SM), Emotional Impairment (SE), Early Childhood Special Education (ZS).

Responsibilities

• Provides research-based specialized instruction addressing IEP goals.
• Evaluates progress and adjusts instructional techniques accordingly.
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans including present levels and services.
• Schedules team meetings and coordinates with child study team.
• Delivers special education services according to IEP and School Board policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate or T2EA

Endorsements: Cognitive Impairment SA

Endorsements: Autism Spectrum Disorder SV

Endorsements: Learning Disabilities SM

Endorsements: Emotional Impairment SE

Endorsements: Early Childhood Special Education ZS

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026

Harper Woods Public Schools

Special Education Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Tyrone

Salary: In accordance with teaching experience

Reports to: Principal

Bargaining Unit: HWEA

Benefits Eligible: Yes

In accordance with the Agreement between Harper Woods Education Association, MEA/NEA, Local 1, and The School District of the City of Harper Woods, Board of Education the following vacancies are announced:

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.

Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), with one of the following endorsements:

• Cognitive Impairment (SA)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)
• Learning Disabilities (SM)
• Emotional Impairment (SE)
• Early Childhood Special Education (ZS)

Essential Functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate technology for each student.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants, as directed
• Complies with the School Board policies and all state//federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom accommodations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal or supervisor.