Transition/Curriculum Consultant
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Education Administration, Professional Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Transition/Curriculum Consultant
Reports to:
Director of Special Education/Special Education Supervisor
Location:
Clare-Gladwin Area School (serving Clare & Gladwin County school districts)
Work Schedule:
Five (5) days per week as per the local school districts' schedule and calendar
Salary Range:
According to the Terms of the Master Agreement with AFT
Starting Date: School Year (August 2026)
Job Summary:
The Transition and Curriculum Consultant position is a dual role. The Transition Consultant portion of the role is responsible for advising teachers and counselors on supporting students and families through planning daily living, employment and education/training, as well as agency collaboration across ages 14-26. The Curriculum Consultant portion would be responsible for researching, recommending, assisting with implementation, and coaching of curriculum targeting both resource room and self-contained programming across all ages.
Primary Functions:
- Provide transition planning support by collaborating with students, families, teachers, and counselors to prepare students for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.
- Lead curriculum development and implementation by researching, recommending, and supporting evidence-based instructional programs for resource room and self-contained classrooms.
- Coach and support educators through professional development, instructional coaching, and implementation support to ensure effective teaching practices and curriculum fidelity.
- Coordinate community partnerships and transition services by serving as a liaison between schools, families, employers, community agencies, and post-secondary providers.
- Ensure compliance with special education transition requirements by providing training, maintaining required documentation, completing Indicator B-13 reporting, and supporting IEP transition planning.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in education or a field of study related to special education is required.
- Three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience in special education is required.
- Previous experience in transition planning and curriculum implementation in local or Intermediate School District (ISD) level programming with a background in the following is preferred. Experience with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical and cognitive impairments.
- Working knowledge of transition assessment.
- Interpersonal skills necessary of community and district relationships.
- Knowledge and awareness of best practices in curriculum implementation and development.
- Meets requirements as stated in Michigan Administration Rules for Special Education as defined in R340.1781, R340.1782, and R340.1799.
- Valid Teaching Certificate or related service provider field with Special Education endorsement.
- Valid Michigan Driver's License.
Final date to receive applications:
Internal Deadline: 7/16/2026 by 4:00pm External Deadline:
Open Until Filled
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