Special Education Teacher (summers off)

The Gateway Institute; Iron River (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, life and AD&D coverage

MPSERS retirement

Paid sick days and personal days

Professional development opportunities

Summers off

Job summary

West Iron County Public Schools in Iron River, Michigan is seeking a caring Special Education Teacher to join our team. The role involves planning, delivering, and assessing instruction tailored to each student, with collaboration among general education staff and families.

You will use data to differentiate instruction, support diverse learning needs, and maintain accurate records. A valid Michigan teaching certificate and SPED endorsement are preferred; summers off and a stable full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate is required.
• Special Education Teaching Endorsement(s) preferred.
• Experience matters less than heart and commitment to helping students with special needs.
• Ability to deliver meaningful instruction for students with special education eligibility.
• Professional, encouraging approach that builds trust with families and contributes to the school community.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness to keep learning and try new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess instruction based on individual student needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction, accommodations, and interventions using student data.
• Support students with a variety of learning and special education needs.
• Create a structured, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, families, and administrators.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction when needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.
• Use technology to manage records, analyze student data, and support instruction.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Special Education Endorsement preferred

Job description

West Iron County Public Schools is looking for a caring, creative, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join their team in Iron River, Michigan. Grade level and assignment will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and endorsements. This is a great opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping students build confidence, develop new skills, and make progress in ways that work for them.

What We Offer.

• $44,739 – $77,205 annual starting salary based on education and years of experience.
• Health insurance. No health insurance needed? We’ll pay you $115.38 – $284.61/month instead based on your coverage (yes, even during the summer break).
• Dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance at no cost to the employee; employer pays 100% of premiums.
• Paid sick days (12) and paid personal days (3).
• Michigan Public School Employee Retirement Plan (MPSERS).
• Professional development assistance and opportunities for advancement.
• Full-time school-year position with summers off.

What Your Day Looks Like.

• Plan, deliver, and assess instruction based on individual student needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction, accommodations, and interventions using student data.
• Support students with a variety of learning and special education needs.
• Create a structured, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, families, and administrators.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction when needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.
• Use technology to manage records, analyze student data, and support instruction.

What We Are Looking For.

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate is required.
• Special Education Teaching Endorsement(s) preferred.
• Experience helps, but heart matters just as much. Previous teaching experience is certainly valuable, but we’re also looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping students with special needs learn, grow, and succeed. A strong commitment to students, families, and continued learning matters just as much as the number of years you’ve spent in a classroom.
• Ability to deliver meaningful instruction for students with special education eligibility by adapting academic instruction, reinforcing positive behavior, and supporting individual learning needs.
• A professional, encouraging approach that helps motivate students, builds trust with families, and contributes positively to the school community.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to balance instruction, documentation, collaboration, and student needs.
• A willingness to keep learning, try new approaches, and continually strengthen your teaching practices to make a positive difference for students.

ARE YOU READY to make a meaningful difference every day?

West Iron County Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer.