Special Education Teacher - MYTC

Full Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

The new Michigan Youth Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our multidisciplinary team, providing vital academic assessment and educational services to youth within a juvenile justice setting.

This role is more than teaching—it’s about shaping futures.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with staff to assess individual needs, support group development, and help implement personalized strategies that guide each young person toward a more positive, constructive lifestyle.

In addition to academic instruction, this position involves facilitating and supervising youth activities both in and outside the classroom, contributing to a structured, supportive environment that fosters growth and change.

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To provide academic assessment and education services to youth in a secure detention and treatment center. To work as part of a staff team to access youth and group development and actively participate in creating and implementing strategies to further a youth’s progress toward a positive lifestyle. To facilitate and/or supervise youth activities in and outside of the classroom as determined by a team decision-making process.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.

If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Requirements

Education

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


Experience

No specific type or amount is required.





Additional Information

This position is located at the Michigan Youth Treatment Center (MYTC), 400 N. Rose Street, Mt. Clemens, MI. and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.





The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.



The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date or once a sufficient number of applications have been received.




If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Ellicia Jackson at jacksone28@michigan.gov

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