2026/2027 Special Education Teachers (K-12)

2026/2027 Special Education Teachers (K-12) Eastpointe Community Schools District - Eastpointe, Michigan This job is also posted in Eastpointe Community Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5634260

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Apr 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 19, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher Special Education Category TBD (Grade TBD) Are you a passionate and proactive special education teacher who welcomes, appreciates, and respects all staff team members? Can you engage students, parents, and the community? Does student achievement data drive your instruction? Are you excited about working with a special education team? Can you develop a school culture of pride and high achievement for your caseload kids?

Who we are:

Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and the University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. Look for Teacher Mentoring, Literacy Coaching, Extra-curricular Activities opportunities, including after-school clubs/organizations, and Grade Level Teams in our schools. We offer 1:1 technology for our students, online programs that support academic curriculum, and multi-grade level field trips. We support our students with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). What we offer: While all schools face challenges, at Eastpointe we all roll up our sleeves and work together to get things done. Our district appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces disruptive leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As a Special Education Teacher in our district, you will work side by side with your principal and other leaders who will help move you and your program forward. You will master and support grade-level content, assessment, and technology support. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.

What we are looking for:

If you are passionate about the PLC process, inspiring and guiding excellent instruction, using student data, and growing strong relationships with families, students, and our community, we are looking for you! If you want to be a positive and productive member of a special education team, and are looking for leadership opportunities, we want you!

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field Michigan Teacher Certification - highly qualified in subject area for level

Endorsement:

K-12 in LD, EI, CI, or ASD Recommendations from coworkers or instructors knowledgeable about skills providing instruction to students with disabilities Skilled with documenting services provided to students Ability to balance a caseload of up to 15 students and meet deadlines for paperwork requirements

Preferred:

experience teaching elementary/secondary aged students with disabilities

Preferred:

experience working with PowerSchool and PowerSchool Special Education

Salary Data:

EFE contract is a 15 step schedule. Bachelor's lane: $50,831 - $82,897. Master's lane: $55,105 - $87,756, plus $3,000 additional on each step for MA+30 or beyond. We would love to tell you more: http://www.eastpointeschools.org Interested candidates should apply through

TalentEd:

https://eastpointeschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required