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Posted: March 19, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Special Education Teacher P11

State of Michigan

Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$28.88 - $50.99

per hour

Closes

Open until filled

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a special education teacher working inside a Michigan prison, where you'll help students with disabilities by coordinating their education services, schedules, and resources, and also teach basic reading, math, and writing skills to those preparing for a GED.

It's a hands-on role involving daily interactions with inmates in a secure environment, so it's ideal for patient, adaptable educators who are comfortable in high-security settings and passionate about supporting at-risk learners.

Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's strong support for military members.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in special education or a related K-12 education field
  • Current Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (e.g., autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, physical or other health impairment, speech and language impairment, or visual impairment)
  • Ability to work inside a secure prison perimeter with daily interactions with prisoners of all custody levels
  • No specific prior experience required
  • Must meet ethical standards and report any conflicts of interest
  • No felony convictions; misdemeanor or felony convictions disqualify until sentence, parole, or probation is fully completed

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.


The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.


MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.

The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer


Link: MDOC Career - Military and Veterans


This Special Education position coordinates the delivery of special education services, resources, schedules and reports for special education eligible students, as well as teaches ABE/GED students reading, math and writing skills. Work location is inside the secure perimeter of a multi-level institution and includes daily and re-occurring interaction with prisoners of all custody levels. This is a covered position. It may also involve performing duties at multiple facilities with varying hours and days.

Position Description

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

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.

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). READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

  1. 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.
  2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. Attach a cover letter.
  4. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  5. Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application.

    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.

  6. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
  7. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.


Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. 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.


New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.

All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.PLEASE NOTE: Overnight travel may be required.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5277839