Special Education Teacher

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The new Michigan Youth Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our multidisciplinary team, providing vital academic assessment and educational services to youth within a juvenile justice setting. This role is more than teaching—it’s about shaping futures. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with staff to assess individual needs, support group development, and help implement personalized strategies that guide each young person toward a more positive, constructive lifestyle. In addition to academic instruction, this position involves facilitating and supervising youth activities both in and outside the classroom, contributing to a structured, supportive environment that fosters growth and change. #SpecialEducation #JuvenileJusticeEducation #YouthDevelopment #EducationMatters #TransformingLives #EquityInEducation #TeacherOpportunity #PositiveChange #RehabilitationThroughEducation

To provide academic assessment and education services to youth in a secure detention and treatment center. To work as part of a staff team to access youth and group development and actively participate in creating and implementing strategies to further a youth’s progress toward a positive lifestyle. To facilitate and/or supervise youth activities in and outside of the classroom as determined by a team decision-making process.