Special Education Teacher (summers off)

MEMSPA; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/ Vision/ Life insurance

Paid sick days

MPSERS retirement

PD opportunities

Summers off

Job summary

West Iron County Public Schools in Iron River, Michigan, is seeking a caring, creative Special Education Teacher to join our team. The position is full-time during the school year, with salary starting between $44,739 and $77,205 depending on education and experience.

Candidates will plan, deliver, and assess instruction tailored to individual needs, collaborate with general education staff, and help students build confidence and progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• Special Education Teaching Endorsement(s) preferred.
• Strong commitment to helping students with special needs learn and grow.

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.
• Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, families, and administrators.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Special Education Endorsement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Deadline: December 15, 2026
District/Organization: West Iron County Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $44,739 – $77,205 annual starting salary

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.

West Iron County Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer.