Special Education Teacher-MRF

State of Michigan; New Haven Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher to coordinate and deliver educational services to eligible students within a secure institution. The role involves teaching essential skills and managing resources effectively. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and a Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement. This position requires a commitment to ethical standards and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or related field.
• Possession of a current Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates delivery of special education services and resources.
• Teaches reading, math, and writing skills to ABE/GED students.
• Requires daily interaction with prisoners.

Skills

Teaching

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Job description

Special Education Position

This position coordinates the delivery of special education services, resources, schedules, and reports for eligible students. It also involves teaching reading, math, and writing skills to ABE/GED students. The work location is inside a secure, multi-level institution, requiring daily interaction with prisoners of all custody levels. This is a covered position and may involve duties at multiple facilities with varying hours and days.

Position Description

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or a related K-12 education field.

Experience

No specific experience is required.

Certifications

Possession of a current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent) with a special education endorsement in areas such as autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, physical education for students with disabilities, physical or health impairment, speech and language impairment, or visual impairment.

View the full job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/SpecialEducationTeacher_13114_7.pdf

Note: Your application does not guarantee contact for further consideration. Applicants progressing to the interview stage will be notified via email. Ensure your email address is valid and checked regularly. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of results. Incomplete applications may be removed from consideration. Include your resume and cover letter for additional consideration, but these cannot substitute a completed application. Attach any additional documentation from your master profile during the online application process.

Background Check: The Department of Correction may screen out individuals with felony convictions per Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible until one year after completing their sentence, including parole or probation, with exceptions for violations of the controlled substance act or criminal sexual conduct.

Ethical Standards: Employment requires high ethical standards to ensure integrity and effective services. All employees must report potential conflicts of interest, with forms available for completion either now or at the interview. CS-1783 form (Download PDF reader)

Training: New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), which includes 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their role, followed by online training modules.