Teacher Consultant

JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Consultant will be responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of instructional programs within assigned areas. The Teacher Consultant will also work with teachers to ensure all district, state and federal compliance requirements are met and maintained.

• Evidence of a minimum of 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience, not less than 2 years of which shall be teaching in a special education program.
• Demonstrate ability to work with people of diverse pedagogical backgrounds to develop plans to meet student needs.
• SPED Certification in at least one area of disability (CI, EI, LD, etc).
• Master’s Degree in Education

• Creatively identify and solve academic and social challenges for students by collaborating with classroom teachers and ancillary staff to meet diverse student needs
• Collaborate with local district building administration, instructional staff, medical staff, and other agencies to integrate students into the community, with emphasis on involving families, adapting curriculum, facilitating natural supports, and focusing instruction on long‑term outcomes.
• Complete, document and facilitate IEPs consistent with district, state, and federal laws and guidelines.
• Facilitate in‑service and other staff development activities which enable staff to develop attitudes and skills associated with current concepts in education.
• Assist with developing effective classroom management systems and provide coaching to staff.
• Conduct classroom student observations and follow up meeting with staff.
• Provide direct academic/social instruction, resource, and accommodations to students in the general education environment.
• Assist in the development of transition plans for students.
• Initiate positive parent relationships and communications.
• Perform informal and formal assessments related to disability, when appropriate.
• Other duties assigned by administration

• Ability to take initiative and make decisions under pressure, work well with others as a collaborative team member, and exhibit good communication skills.
• Ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies, and individuals.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding for families of various cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to consult effectively with teachers, parents, administrators, and other professionals.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to:
Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number .