Special Education Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capac Community Schools in Capac, MI is seeking a dedicated teacher for a secondary setting, starting in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position focuses on special education services within the district.

Candidates must hold a valid Michigan K-12 teaching certificate with Special Education endorsements; additional endorsements in ELA or Math are preferred. A bachelor’s degree and a willingness to pursue additional schooling are expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan K-12 Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsements.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Endorsements in ELA or Math preferred; willingness to continue schooling.
• Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs.
• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas; modify curriculum as needed.
• Monitor student progress and prepare educational records.
• Participate in weekly special education committee meetings.
• Maintain a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and ethics.

Skills

Professional rapport with students, -

First aid training

Clear communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Michigan K-12 Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsements

Endorsement in ELA or Math

Job description

Deadline: September 30, 2026
District/Organization: Capac Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Department: High School

Reports to: Principal

Employment: Starts 2026-2027 School Year

Start Date: August 2026

Summary:We are currently hiring for placement in a secondary setting within the district. Consideration will be given to all Special Education endorsements.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Michigan K-12 School Teaching Certificate with one or more Special Education endorsements or a willingness to continue schooling if needed - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferred with additional endorsement in ELA or Math.
• Prior successful teaching experience preferred. Ability to develop and maintain a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds trust and confidence with students; encourages good citizenship.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organizational and presentation purposes.
• Instructs individuals and groups on special education skill areas. Modifies curriculum as needed.
• Monitors student progress in and outside the resource room.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IECP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Participates in weekly building special education committee meetings.
• Administers testing evaluations.
• Fosters, recognizes, and supports ethnic, cultural, gender, economic, and human diversity within the classroom and school community.
• Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, including conferences.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of education policies while modeling district standards of ethics and professionalism; implement policy/procedural changes from administration, the Board of Education, or state/federal changes.
• Computer, organizational, and multi-tasking skills are required, as well as strong communication skills.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position, which includes sitting, standing, talking, seeing, and hearing. Occasionally, it will be expected to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motions many times and push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books.
• Performs other functions and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

It is the policy of Capac Community Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation or belief or any other legally protected category (Collectively, "Protected Classes") be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, in any of its programs or activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.