Canton, MI asked in Contracts for Michigan

Q: If I breach my teaching contract can my teaching license be suspended?

I applied for a self-contained special education position. After being hired I was told that the district has decided to change the position to a co-teaching position. My contract only says that the position is a special education teacher position. It does not specify what type of special ed teacher. There are plenty of other reasons to leave as well. Additionally I have found an opening in another school district for a self-contained special education teaching position.

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Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
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  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: I don't believe a breach of an employment contract would jeopardize your teacher certification. Your contract probably provides for some provision allowing you to quit or resign with appropriate notice, so I'm not sure if there is a breach.

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