Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12) - Resource DW and DE

Hamtramck Public Schools; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamtramck Public Schools is seeking a Qualified Special Education Teacher (Resource) to serve students in grades K-12. The role involves direct instruction in the resource setting, collaboration with general education teachers, and ongoing compliance with IEPs and federal mandates.

Strong English communication and organizational skills are essential. The position will contribute to student-centered learning experiences, using evidence-based instructional strategies and technology to support

Qualifications

• Must hold State of Michigan Teacher Certification.
• Endorsements in SM (preferred), SE or SA are required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resource room instruction to K-12 students with IEPs.
• Provide direct and consultative support to general education teachers.
• Coordinate instructional planning and scheduling across buildings as needed.
• Support IEP development and ensure compliance with federal mandates.
• Incorporate research-based instructional strategies and technology appropriately.
• Maintain strong communication in English with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in professional development to enhance instructional practices.

Education

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

Special Education endorsements (SM, SE, SA)

Job description

REPORTSTO:DirectorofSpecialServicesandBuildingPrincipal

Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12) - Resource DW and DE JobID: 596

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ LD/BD Resource
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Hamtramck Public Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:

• StateofMichiganTeacherCertification
• OneormoreofthefollowingSpecialEducationendorsements:SM(preferred),SE,SA

PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILIES:

Demonstratetheabilitytomodel,deliver,andcraftrichstudent-centeredlearningexperiences throughdirectinstructiontostudentsontheresourceroomteacher'scaseloadandmayassign grades or other evaluative measures for this instruction.

Providedirectandconsultativesupporttothegeneraleducationclassroomteacherstowhom special education students on the resource room teacher's caseload have been assigned.

• Timewillbeallocatedtotheresourceroomteachertocarryoutthisresponsibility.Provide services/instruction at multiple buildings (as needed).
• Workinpartnershipwithstaffthroughguidance/planning/schedulingforinstructionalaides working with caseload students.
• Demonstratetheabilitytoprovidesupplementalinstructiontostudentsonhisorhercaseload.
• UnderstandandbeabletoberesponsibleforstudentI.E.P.sandallFederalmandatesasthey apply to a secondary resource room teacher.
• Identifyandapplyeducationalandtechnology-relatedresearch,thepsychologyoflearning,and instructional design principles in guiding use of technology in education.
• HaveexcellentcommandoftheEnglishlanguage(oralandwritten).
• Strongorganizationalskillsrequired.Abilitytomulti-task.
• Participateinprofessionaldevelopmentexperiencesthatallowhimorhertoobserve,evaluate, and apply the use of technology to support instruction. Expert level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application.
• Deepknowledgeofcontentstandards,effectiveinstructionalstrategies,andassessmentdriven instruction.
• OtherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasassignedbytheDirectorofStudentServicesandthe building principal.