Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12) - Resource

Hamtramck Public Schools; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamtramck Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for grades K-12. The role includes providing direct instruction and support for students on the caseload, adhering to IEP and federal mandates.

The ideal candidate will possess a State of Michigan Teacher Certification along with relevant Special Education endorsements. Strong organizational skills and expertise in educational technology are essential. This position reports to the Director of Special Services and the building principal.

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification is essential.
• One or more Special Education endorsements are preferred.
• Expert level understanding of technology and 21st-century learning.

Responsibilities

• Model and deliver student-centered learning experiences.
• Provide direct and consultative support to general education teachers.
• Understand and implement student IEPs and federal mandates.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent command of the English language

Ability to multi-task

Expert level of technology understanding

Education

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

Special Education endorsements (SM, SE, SA)

Job description

Special Education Teacher (grades K-12) - Resource Job ID: 521

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ LD/BD Resource
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location: Hamtramck Public Schools

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services and Building Principal

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification
• One or more of the following Special Education endorsements: SM (preferred), SE, SA

Performance Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences through direct instruction to students on the resource room teacher’s caseload and may assign grades or other evaluative measures for this instruction.

Provide direct and consultative support to the general education classroom teachers to whom special education students on the resource room teacher’s caseload have been assigned.

• Time will be allocated to the resource room teacher to carry out this responsibility. Provide services/instruction at multiple buildings (as needed).
• Work in partnership with staff through guidance/planning/scheduling for instructional aids working with caseload students.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide supplemental instruction to students on his or her caseload.
• Understand and be able to be responsible for student IEPs and all federal mandates as they apply to a secondary resource room teacher.
• Identify and apply educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding use of technology in education.
• Have excellent command of the English language (oral and written).
• Strong organizational skills required. Ability to multi-task.
• Participate in professional development experiences that allow him or her to observe, evaluate, and apply the use of technology to support instruction. Expert level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application.
• Deep knowledge of content standards, effective instructional strategies, and assessment-driven instruction.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Services and the building principal.