Special Education Teacher STF

Job Description

Gold circle badge logo with rising star in front of flag stripes with text Michigan Veterans Affair Agency 2026 Veteran-Friendly Employer Gold.

Gold circle badge logo with rising star in front of flag stripes with text Michigan Veterans Affair Agency 2026 Veteran-Friendly Employer Gold. To teach the academic curriculum to all prisoners and provide special educational services to those determined eligible for specialized services (special education). Special education teachers are expected to complete Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and schedule Individual Educational Program Team (IEPT) meetings to qualify or disqualify prisoners for special education services and provide advocacy for students, supplemental instructions and assistance to those eligible prisoners determined to need Special Education services.

These services are to be delivered within the general education and in some instances services include vocational classes. Special education teachers also invite surrogate parents and/or parents, if lien cleared, to IEP and/or IEPT or obtain permission from one or the other entity to conduct IEPs and IEPTs meetings for prisoners 17 years of age or under. The position also supports the MPRI mission, is a covered position and located behind the secure perimeter of a correctional facility.

This position may also involve performing duties at multiple facilities, as well as, varying hours and days.

Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or a field of K-12 education.

No specific type or amount is required.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

• REQUIRED INFORMATION:
  Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
  
  Ethical Standards and Conduct (
  
  Note:
  
  you do not need to fill out the form)

Possession of current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent) with a special education endorsement in autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, physical education for students with disabilities, physical or other health impairment, speech and language impairment, and/or visual impairment.