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Special Education Teacher jobs in Detroit, MI
Special education teachers adapt instruction for students with disabilities, write and manage IEPs, and coordinate with families, therapists, and general education staff.
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$21–$41/hr
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$60k
Median, full-time
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Detroit Community Schools is hiring a Full Time High School PE Teacher . Must have Michigan teacher certification and endorsement in the subject. At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to providing…
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is hiring Special Education Teachers. Must have certification and endorsement in specific course. Preference will be given to candidates whose resumes demonstrate measurable impact and data-…
Location: Detroit, MI 48202 Date Posted: 08/07/2026 Category: School Education: Bachelors Degree One of our clients is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Detroit, MI for the 2026-27 school year. CLIENT'S HOURS * Mond…
Campus, Position: Teacher, Assignment Level: Level High School Middle School Area ~ Special Education Job Title: Taylor Middle School - Sp. Ed. Inclusion...
Detroit Community Schools is hiring a Middle School Science Teacher . Must have Michigan Teacher Certification and endorsement in the subject/grade level. At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to p…
Title: Special Education Teacher Location: Dearborn, MI, 48127 Contract role SCI/SXI ( Severe Cognitive Impairment / Severe Multiple Impairment ) Sped needed Caseload - 12-15 students Responsibilities : Develop and imple…
Location: Southfield, MI 48076 Date Posted: 08/01/2026 Category: Education K12 Education: HS Graduate/GED Our Client is seeking a Special Education Teacher in the Detroit and Metro area to provide a safe, nurturing learn…
faculty work in a collaborative, supportive environment where educators are empowered to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning... ...motivated, creative and thoughtful full-time or part-time art teacher f…
George Washington Carver Academy is hiring a PE/Health teacher to join the team. Must have Michigan Teacher Certification and endorsement... ...: Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Physical Education and Health…
WHO WE ARE Cornerstone Education Group is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone Charter School network in Detroit, serving... ...serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you. TITLE: Teacher FLSA ST…
Vista Meadows Academy is hiring a part time Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year. Must have teacher certification. Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a wonderful staff and become an active…
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What special education teachers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $43k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $52k–$67k |
| Senior | $30–$41 | $63k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
IEP writing and complianceBehavior intervention plansDifferentiated instructionProgress monitoringCo-teaching and collaborationAssistive technologyDe-escalation techniquesFamily communicationPatience and advocacy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you write and manage an IEP from evaluation to annual review.
Show command of the process: assessment data, measurable goals, service minutes, progress reporting, and meeting timelines. Compliance fluency is essential.
How do you collect and use progress monitoring data?
Describe a simple, sustainable system tied to IEP goals, and give an example where data led you to change an intervention.
Describe a time you de-escalated a student in crisis.
Emphasize safety, calm voice, space, and following the behavior plan, then the restorative conversation afterward. Avoid dramatizing the incident.
How do you make co-teaching work with a general education teacher?
Talk about shared planning time, defining both teachers' roles per lesson, and presenting as equals to students. Name a model like station teaching.
How do you handle a disagreement with a parent during an IEP meeting?
Show that you validate the concern, return to data, and know when to pause the meeting or involve the team lead. Parents are partners, not opponents.
What experience do you have with assistive technology and accommodations?
Give real examples, such as text-to-speech, AAC devices, or modified assessments, and how you check accommodations are actually delivered in class.
How do you protect your own sustainability in a high-paperwork, high-emotion role?
Answer honestly: systems for paperwork, boundaries, and collegial support. Schools ask because retention in special education is hard.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For special education teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your special education certification and the disability categories and grade bands it covers, plus any autism or dyslexia endorsements.
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Show caseload specifics: number of IEPs managed, settings (resource, self-contained, inclusion), and compliance record.
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Name the interventions and assessments you have used, such as Wilson Reading, TouchMath, or FastBridge progress monitoring.
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Include crisis training credentials like CPI or Safety-Care, which many districts require on day one.
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Highlight collaboration: co-teaching models, paraprofessional supervision, and related-service coordination.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paraprofessional
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Special Education Teacher
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Case Manager / Lead Teacher
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Special Education Coordinator
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Director of Special Education
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