POSITION: Special Education Teacher � Extended School Year (ESY)
ESY DATES: June 30, 2026 to July 30, 2026
This is a three day per week position
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 hours per day
Preparation occurs before and after the student's scheduled times, each day.
*Students qualifying for ESY need consistency and limited transitions; therefore, it is expected that you plan to work all 15 days. Exceptions for illness may occur.
LOCATION: Early Childhood & Elementary Program � Dodson 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Secondary Program � TBD 7:30 a.m.� 11:30 a.m.
Early Childhood & Elementary Student hours are 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Secondary Student hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
ESY is typically for students who are highly impacted by their disability. Students who qualify for ESY will be attending our Extended School Year Services. Students from Early Childhood through postsecondary may qualify. Students will work on IEP goals, communication, behavior, social, and sensory skills in ESY. Typically, students who qualify for ESY have significant academic, speech, social, sensory and behavioral needs. The Special Education Teacher will be working with students on the Autism Spectrum, Cognitive Impairments, or other special education eligibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Autism (SV) Required.
If no ASD endorsement, must possess valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with another special education endorsement.
Experience teaching special education K-12.
Ability to motivate students.
Effective communication skills at all levels.
Ability to differentiate instruction.
Ability to document data on student goals and objectives.
Crisis Prevention Institute Trained.
Appropriate technology background to integrate with instruction.
SALARY: Internal � Currently hourly rate or $45.00 per hour; whichever is higher.
External � $45.00 per hour - Non-union position; no benefits offered.
REPORTS TO: ESY Coordinator & Executive Director of Special Education
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE: Open until filled
DATE: 04/06/2026