Salary : $2,310.40 - $4,079.20 Biweekly
Location : Mount Clemens, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4301-26-CSA-JJ-110-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description

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. #SpecialEducation #JuvenileJusticeEducation #YouthDevelopment #EducationMatters #TransformingLives #EquityInEducation #TeacherOpportunity #PositiveChange #RehabilitationThroughEducation
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.
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
Required Education and Experience

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 Requirements and 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

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01

SPETCHRE - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in special education or a field of K-12 education? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

SPETCHRE - Do you possess a 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? If so, please attach a copy.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a master's degree in education?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess an advanced level of knowledge and experience working with policies, procedures, and regulations of school administration, teaching, and educational programs; supervisory techniques; and personnel policies and procedures? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening.

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience with developing and conducting educational professional development and/or Trainings. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
06

Please select the years of experience you possess in working in Special Education.

• 5 years or more
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

07

Please describe your experience working in the education setting. If you selected "none" to the question above, write "N/A".
08

Do you possess one or more years of related experience in a professional setting?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess one or more years of related experience in an educational setting?

• Yes
• No

10

From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with:

• Imagine Learning (Edgenuity)
• MS Word/MS Excel
• PowerSchool
• MiSACWIS
• None of the above

11

Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Special Education Teacher-E (P11) interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

• Yes
• No

12

How would you reach and serve various groups or traditionally underserved communities?
13

From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

14

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the MI Department of Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you been found responsible in a confirmed case of chi