Attract
OPTIMISE has attracted more people to Michigan Special Education than ever before. Over 300,000 people have visited OPTIMISE.education, and over 80,000 have clicked on the the free-to-use job board to view jobs to jumpstart a career.
OPTIMISE has highlighted the great work done by passionate people in Michigan Special Education, featuring over 600 videos on YouTube. Nearly 1 million people are following OPTIMISE’s nine social feeds and have engaged in social posts.
Michigan Special Education Careers
Special Education Paraeducator
Special Education Teacher
Early Childhood
School Psychologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
School Social Worker
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
OPTIMISE Job Board
Data-Driven Results
We track performance across every channel to understand what's working, optimize campaigns in real time, and deliver reports that show real impact.
Impressions
33M+
Video Views
6.5M+
Engagements
987k+
Link Clicks
300K+
Classroom Career Chats
Direct, engaging conversations that introduce students to real career pathways in education.
Career Chats
24
Schools
14
Studen Participants
450
High School & College Storytellers
Michigan students are exploring Special Education careers through our library of Special Educators videos.
Impressions from HS & College Students
1.9 Million
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Special Education Achievements Highlighted from Across the State
School faculty, administrators, and state leaders ensure individuals with disabilities excel by expanding opportunity, strengthen dignity, and improving long-term outcomes.
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Explore 12 in-demand careers and more than 3,000 rewarding job openings across Michigan. Available roles include special education teacher, paraeducator, school psychologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist, among others.
Learn about each profession, available funding and training options, and the practical steps to jumpstart your career. Join a growing workforce dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities learn, grow, and succeed.
