Special Education Teacher (summers off)

Michigan Association of School Boards; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid summers off

Job summary

Copper Country Intermediate School District in Hancock, Michigan, has an immediate opening for a Special Education Teacher serving elementary or middle/high self-contained classrooms for students with cognitive impairments.

You will collaborate with students, families, educators and support staff to differentiate instruction, build academic, social, behavioral, and life skills, and align with the general education curriculum when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Michigan Special Education Approval required.
• A Michigan Cognitive Impairment (CI) teaching endorsement is preferred.
• Experience is a plus; passion is essential.
• Ability to provide a core program for students with special education eligibility by differentiating instruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead self-contained classrooms for students with cognitive impairments.
• Create engaging, individualized learning experiences.
• Help students build academic, social, behavioral, and life skills.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and support staff to support student success.
• Differentiate instruction and teach behavior expectations for students with special education eligibility.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Michigan Special Education Approval

CI teaching endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Deadline: December 15, 2026
District/Organization: Copper Country Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $50,300 – $82,300 annual starting salary

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference for students who need extra support to learn, grow, and thrive? If so, the Copper Country Intermediate School District (CCISD) has an immediate opening for a Special Education Teacher in Hancock, Michigan. In this role, you’ll lead either an elementary, or middleand high school self-contained classroom serving students with cognitive impairments, creating engaging, individualized learning experiences while helping students build academic, social, behavioral, and life skills.

You’ll work closely with students, families, educators, and support staff to help each student succeed while providing opportunities to participate in the general education curriculum and school community whenever appropriate.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $50,300 – $82,300 annual starting salary based on education and years’ of experience.
• PLUS $1,500 annual Special Education Classroom Teacher Stipend (paid bi-weekly).
• Health insurance. No health insurance needed? We’ll pay you $661.84/month instead (yes, even during the summer break).
• 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance premiums (fully paid by the CCISD).
• Paid sick days (10) and paid personal days (4).
• Michigan Public School Employee Retirement Plan (MPSERS).
• Professional development assistance and opportunities for advancement.
• Full-time school-year position with summers off.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Michigan Special Education Approval required.
• A Michigan Cognitive Impairment (CI) teaching endorsement is preferred.
• Experience is a plus; passion is essential. While prior teaching experience is valued, it’s not the sole compass guiding our search. Above all, we’re on the hunt for individuals ignited by a passion for empowering and educating students with special needs. Your dedication and commitment to this endeavor speaks volumes and goes beyond mere years in the classroom.
• Ability to provide a core program for students with special education eligibility by differentiating instruction in academic areas and teaching behavior expectations.
• Professionalism that inspires, teaches, and motivates students and their families.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• A desire to continually increase your knowledge of teaching and an unrelenting ability to make positive change in the lives of students.

WHY HANCOCK SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE.

Imagine having it all—a meaningful career, summers off, and a lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Nestled among the largest freshwater lakes on Earth, Hancock offers an incredible backdrop for adventure on land, lake, and even in the sky. Here, you can build a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of students—all while being part of a community of award‑winning school districts and exceptional educators who support one another.

The Copper Country Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.