High School Special Education Teacher

Are you passionate about helping students reach their full potential? Join our team as a High School Special Education Teacher in Dearborn, MI, where you’ll provide individualized support, foster independence, and make a meaningful difference in the academic, social, and personal growth of students with diverse learning needs.

Position Overview 

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and diverse learning needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapting instructional strategies to support academic, behavioral, social, and functional growth.
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes communication, independence, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with school staff, related service providers, and families to monitor progress and ensure student needs are addressed.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with a K–12 Special Education endorsement
• Cognitive Impairment (CI) endorsement required
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and differentiated instructional strategies preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education? 

• Competitive Pay: Earn $48.20 – $49.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Special Education Teacher, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals. 
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 35-hour school-based workweek and paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: 

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2