Welcome to OPTIMISE!
Your Guide to Michigan’s Special Education Careers
OPTIMISE attracts, prepares, and retains diverse and qualified personnel to help advance individuals with disabilities (Birth to 26 years).
This one-stop website features over 3,000 fulfilling jobs in ten careers, including special education teachers, paraeducators, school psychologists, behaviorists, and more.
Discover ten professions, their funding options, and basic steps to jumpstart your career in special education. Join a great group of people who are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities excel.
ATTRACT
Knowledgeable, compassionate, and diverse individuals to the wide range of career options within the field of special education profession.
PREPARE
Special education personnel by building capacity through targeted, intentional professional learning opportunities, technical assistance, and support.
RETAIN
Special education personnel long-term through the collaborative efforts of federal, state, and local entities.