Salary: $28.88 - $50.99 Hourly
Location : Westland, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3906-26-WRPH-Spec Ed-C&A
Department: Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description
***Immediate Openings Available***

This position is responsible for conducting and maintaining a high quality, comprehensive K-12 educational program for seriously impaired children in a classroom and/or one-to-one setting. Position provides classroom and/or individual instruction, prepares Individualized Education Programs (IEP), group lessons, and curriculum. Position is also responsible for writing education progress reports and record keeping as required by the State of Michigan.

Accepting Interim Teaching Certificates in Special Education, for individuals enrolled in and progressing through an approve Michigan teacher preparation program.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
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

All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.
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
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. OR currently enrolled in an approved Michigan Alternate Route Program.
The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
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.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date 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.

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Accommodations
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Accommodations
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Updated: 2/28/24
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

Are you Highly Qualified to teach at the Secondary Level with any one of the following endorsements?

• Mathematics (EX)
• Social Studies (RX)
• Science
• English Language Arts (BA)
• None

04

Are you currently enrolled in an approved Michigan Alternative Route Program (e.g., Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow, Teach For America, etc.)?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

05

Have you passed the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in your intended subject area?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

06

Do you understand that all certification program requirements must be completed within five years of hire to maintain continued employment?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

07

How many years of teaching experience do you possess beyond student teaching?

• 5 or more years
• 3-5 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

08

How many years of experience with the IEP process do you possess?

• 5 or more years
• 3-5 years
• 2-3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

09

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

10

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

11

Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.)

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within t