Special Education Teacher

Onward Edu; Otisville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to a wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Personalized recruiting support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an on-site, school-based assignment for the 2026-2027 year in Genesee County, Michigan. You will collaborate with general education teams, provide targeted interventions, and support IEP-driven progress for K-4 students.

You will implement accommodations, collect progress data, and work with families and campus partners to promote student success in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting elementary learners in special education settings (inclusion, resource, or specialized programming).
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based model and support differentiated instruction.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Endorsement areas should align with caseload (L, SE, SV, SA) and eligibility for Michigan certification if license is out-of-state.

Responsibilities

• Deliver special education instruction aligned to IEP goals across whole and small groups or 1:1.
• Collaborate with general education staff in inclusive or co-taught settings.
• Provide pull-out instruction and targeted interventions as needed.
• Implement accommodations and progress monitoring for student access.
• Collect data, monitor progress, and contribute to IEP reporting.
• Participate in team meetings and family/campus partnership activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Inclusive instruction

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Michigan Special Education endorsement

Job description

Onward Education is hiring a Special Education Teacher for an on-site school-based assignment supporting elementary students (K-4) for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is a great fit for an educator who enjoys collaborating with general education teams, providing targeted interventions, and building strong, student-centered support plans.
In this position, you'll support students with disabilities through a mix of inclusive supports and/or pull-out instruction, helping ensure access to the general curriculum while addressing individualized learning needs. You'll partner closely with teachers, related service providers, and families to implement IEPs and promote meaningful progress.

Position Details

• Setting: On-site school assignment
• Location: Genesee County, Michigan
• Schedule: ~35 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Deliver special education instruction aligned to student IEP goals through whole group, small group, and/or individualized support as appropriate.
• Collaborate with general education staff to support students in inclusive and/or co-taught settings when applicable.
• Provide resource/pull-out instruction and targeted interventions when applicable.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to support student access and progress.
• Collect data, monitor progress, and contribute to ongoing IEP documentation and reporting.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families and campus partners to support student success.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting elementary learners in special education settings, including inclusion, resource, or specialized programming.
• Comfort collaborating in a team-based model and supporting differentiated instruction.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Active Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Michigan Special Education endorsement required; endorsement area should align with the assigned caseload/program, such as Learning Disabilities (L), Emotional Impairment (SE), Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), Cognitive Impairment (SA), or similar.Candidates with an out-of-state license may be considered if they are eligible to obtain Michigan certification/endorsement in a timely manner; district/state approval required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.