Special Education Teacher

Onward Education is hiring a Special Education Teacher for an on-site school-based assignment supporting elementary students (K-4) for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is a great fit for an educator who enjoys collaborating with general education teams, providing targeted interventions, and building strong, student-centered support plans.
In this position, you'll support students with disabilities through a mix of inclusive supports and/or pull-out instruction, helping ensure access to the general curriculum while addressing individualized learning needs. You'll partner closely with teachers, related service providers, and families to implement IEPs and promote meaningful progress.

Position Details:

• Role: Special Education Teacher (Elementary, K-4)
• Setting: On-site school assignment
• Location: Genesee County, Michigan
Schedule: ~35 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Deliver special education instruction aligned to student IEP goals through whole group, small group, and/or individualized support as appropriate.
• Collaborate with general education staff to support students in inclusive and/or co-taught settings when applicable.
• Provide resource/pull-out instruction and targeted interventions when applicable.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to support student access and progress.
• Collect data, monitor progress, and contribute to ongoing IEP documentation and reporting.
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families and campus partners to support student success.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting elementary learners in special education settings, including inclusion, resource, or specialized programming.
• Comfort collaborating in a team-based model and supporting differentiated instruction.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Active Michigan teaching certificate required.
Michigan Special Education endorsement required; endorsement area should align with the assigned caseload/program, such as Learning Disabilities (L), Emotional Impairment (SE), Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), Cognitive Impairment (SA), or similar.Candidates with an out-of-state license may be considered if they are eligible to obtain Michigan certification/endorsement in a timely manner; district/state approval required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?
If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!

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• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.