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Special Education Teacher

Birch Agency
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Location: Detroit, MI
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person



Pay Rate : Starting Pay $50.00
School Year: 2026-2027


Birch Agency is Hiring!


Birch Agency is seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers for multiple openings throughout the Detroit area for the 2026-2027 school year. We are hiring educators with a variety of special education endorsements to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.


These full-time opportunities are ideal for professionals who are passionate about delivering individualized instruction and helping students achieve meaningful academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional growth.


Available Special Education Teacher Roles



  • Teacher - Emotional Impairment (SE)


  • Teacher - Visually Impaired (SK)


  • Teacher - Cognitively Impaired (SA)


  • Teacher - Learning Disabilities (SM)


  • Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)



Responsibilities



  • Provide specialized instruction to students with a variety of disabilities in assigned educational settings.


  • Plan and deliver rigorous, age-appropriate instruction aligned with Michigan academic standards, district curriculum, individual student needs, and IEP goals.


  • Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).


  • Differentiate instruction to meet individual academic, communication, behavioral, social-emotional, and sensory needs.


  • Provide services through individual, small-group, classroom, consultative, and other educational settings as assigned.


  • Participate as an active member of IEP teams, support evaluations, develop measurable goals, monitor student progress, and assist with transition planning.


  • Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate data on student performance and progress toward goals.


  • Maintain attendance records, service logs, progress reports, evaluations, and all required special education documentation.


  • Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, caregivers, and community partners.


  • Communicate student progress regularly and encourage meaningful family engagement.


  • Implement positive behavior supports and evidence-based instructional practices.


  • Foster student independence, self-advocacy, social-emotional growth, and functional life skills.


  • Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.


  • Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, or adjustment challenges while following district discipline and safety procedures.


  • Participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, professional development, and required training activities.


  • Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, special education regulations, district policies, and instructional strategies.


  • Perform additional duties related to the assignment as directed by school administration.



Qualifications


* Must be fully licensed. Substitute Licensure will not suffice*


Teacher - Emotional Impairment



  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)


  • Emotionally Impaired (SE) endorsement



Teacher - Visually Impaired



  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)


  • Visually Impaired (SK) endorsement



Teacher - Cognitively Impaired



  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)


  • Cognitively Impaired (SA) endorsement



Teacher - Learning Disabilities



  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)


  • Learning Disabilities (SM) endorsement



Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder



  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA)


  • Autistic Impaired (SV) endorsement



Preferred Qualifications for All Roles



  • Experience working with students receiving special education services.


  • Strong understanding of IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements.


  • Knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral intervention strategies.


  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.


  • Commitment to student-centered instruction and inclusive educational practices.



What Birch Agency Offers



  • Competitive compensation.


  • Full-time employment with a consistent school-year schedule.


  • Comprehensive benefits package.


  • Dedicated recruiter and ongoing support.


  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.


  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families.



Apply Today!


Join Birch Agency and help students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and functionally while providing high-quality special education services throughout the 2026-2027 school year.


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