What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teachers (K-12) position at Eastpointe Community Schools?
Job Title: Special Education Teachers
Special Education Resource Room or Self-Contained (level TBD)
2026-27 School Year
Are you a passionate and proactive special education teacher who welcomes, appreciates, and respects all team members? Can you engage students, parents, and the community? Does student achievement data drive your instruction? 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, CI, EI 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
Salary : $50,831 - $82,897