Job Description

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Location: Greater Wayne County / Metro Detroit Area, MI

About Us: A Different Kind of Educational Partner

At e&e Educational Partners, we do things differently. Led by a veteran of special education, we walked away from the high-volume corporate agency model that treats passionate educators like numbers.

We operate on a retention-first philosophy. This means we focus entirely on long-term culture fit, classroom continuity, and ensuring you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference.

We are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated Special Education Teacher specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for an elementary classroom placement within a thriving public school community in Wayne County.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Design: Plan, adapt, and deliver specialized academic, communication, and functional life skills instruction tailored to elementary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Classroom & Behavioral Support: Create a structured, low-stimulation, and supportive learning environment utilizing structured teaching principles (e.g., visual schedules, sensory supports, positive reinforcement, and crisis de-escalation strategies).

• IEP Management: Lead the complete IEP process—writing compliant goals, conducting progress monitoring, collecting behavioral data, and facilitating annual multidisciplinary team meetings aligned with MDE guidelines.

• Team Leadership: Direct and guide classroom paraprofessionals/instructional aides in executing individualized support plans and daily routines.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists, behavior specialists, and parents to support holistic student development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.

• Licensure: Active Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) required. (Candidates with a broader Special Education endorsement and proven, extensive elementary ASD self-contained experience may also be considered).

• Clearance: Ability to clear standard Michigan Department of Education (MDE) background checks and Livescan fingerprinting.

• Experience: Strong foundational knowledge of evidence-based practices for students with autism (e.g., ABA principles, PECS, visual supports) and expertise in functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

What We Offer

• Competitive, guaranteed hourly pay structure

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

• Financial Security: Paid Time Off (PTO) plus a 4% 401(k) company match

• Supportive Environment: Direct access to experienced special education leadership throughout your placement