Elementary Resource Room Teacher

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• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026

POSITION POSTED: SPECIAL EDUCATION
-Elementary Resource Teacher
LOCATION:
District Wide
FTE: 1.0
SCHOOL YEAR:
Qualifications:The individual selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements.

• Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for specified subject areas.
• Current Michigan Certification with special education endorsement, ASD, EI, and/or CI preferred.
• Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum.
• Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and behavior plans.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
• Must have a working knowledge of special education law
• Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities including ASD, SLD, EI, CI, VI, HI, PI, OHI, SLI, and ADHD.
• The ability to meet physical demands, including but not limited to: run, kneel, sit on the floor and rise from the floor, and the ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Should have a high energy level and the ability to respond quickly to a variety of situations
• Flexibility and willingness to attend training
• A conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, special education service delivery models, and state and federal rules related to special education.
• Regularly, Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential job function

Reports to: Special Education Resource Program  Teachers are supervised by the building principal in matters concerning day-to-day operations. They work under the direction of and are responsible to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for program coordination and development.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
:

• District Wide Resource Room Teacher serving as a caseload manager providing direct services to multiple students across multiple elementary buildings in the district
• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
• Collect accurate ongoing data on student programming.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members/students/parents and the community.
• Provide direct instruction for special education certified students, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, transition.
• Provide direction to program para educators.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess students' progress.
• Development and maintenance of special education records.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.
• Proficient in facilitating, writing, and implementing IEP's and Behavior Plans.
• Develop IEP's that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit.
• Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education.
• Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students.
• Assist students with basic needs including feeding, toileting, etc.
• Ability to coordinate schedules of students within the program and/or job site placements.
• Ability to develop collaborative Transition services for students.
• Work collaboratively with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community…