Special Education Teachers (Multiple Openings)

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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