Special Education Teacher - SCI [84575]

Onward Education; Cassopolis (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Wide network of schools and districts

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Onward Education in Cass County, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher - SCI Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. This on-site contract role is scheduled for 35 hours per week, with a workday from 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM and placement at the High School level.

Start ASAP. You will provide SCI-aligned instruction, support inclusion classrooms, and deliver targeted small-group or pull-out support while collaborating with general education staff to maximize student access and participation.

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching license is required.
• On-site availability for full schedule 7:45 AM–3:15 PM, 35 hours/week.
• Experience with inclusion, resource, or co-taught settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education instruction aligned to the SCI teaching assignment and student learning needs.
• Support students in inclusive/co-taught classrooms with general education staff.
• Deliver small-group or individual support in resource/pull-out settings when needed.
• Apply accommodations and modifications to support access and participation.
• Maintain structured, supportive learning routines aligned to student needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Michigan teaching license

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We’re currently seeking a Special Education Teacher - SCI Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year in Cass County, Michigan. This is an on-site, contract role scheduled for 35 hours per week.

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Jun 4, 2026
• Schedule: 7:45 AM–3:15 PM
• Grade Levels: High School
• Location: On-Site, 35
• School Year: 2026/2027

Special Education Teacher - SCI Teacher Responsibilities

• Provide special education instruction aligned to the SCI teaching assignment and student learning needs.
• Support students in inclusive/co-taught classroom environments alongside general education staff.
• Deliver targeted small-group or individual support in a separate setting when appropriate (resource/pull-out support).
• Put instructional accommodations and modifications into practice to support student access and participation.
• Maintain structured, supportive learning routines aligned to the setting and student needs.

Special Education Teacher - SCI Teacher Qualifications

• Michigan teaching license.
• Ability to work on-site for the full schedule (7:45 AM–3:15 PM) and 35 hours per week.
• Ability to support a small caseload (currently under 10 students).
• Experience supporting students in inclusion/co-taught, resource, and/or specialized classroom settings.

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.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.