Internal/External
Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Consultant
Location: Stepanski Early Childhood Center
Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of successful related experience in special
education.
- Appropriate professional certification and/or licensure as a special
education teacher, teacher consultant, school psychologist, speech and
language pathologist, school social worker, or other qualified special
education professional.
- A minimum of three years of experience supporting staff serving young
children with disabilities and families in accessing appropriate programs,
services, and supports in the least restrictive environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in behavior planning, facilitation, conflict
resolution, and building effective educational and community partnerships.
- Knowledge of current trends, evidence-based practices, early childhood
development, and programming for young children with disabilities or
developmental concerns.
- Experience supporting early childhood assessments and interpreting
assessment results.
- Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, interpersonal, and
problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Provide consultation, coaching, modeling, resources, and technical
assistance to staff serving young children with disabilities.
- Support Child Find, referrals, multidisciplinary evaluations, eligibility
determinations, and IEP development for children ages 3-5 in accordance
with IDEA, MARSE, District procedures, and required timelines.
- Coordinate transitions from Early On/Part C to preschool special
education/Part B and from preschool programming to kindergarten.
- Support implementation of the District's ECSE Program (1754) and ECSE
Service (1755) models and applicable program/service requirements.
- Assist IEP Teams in determining appropriate programs, services,
placements, supplementary aids and services, and inclusive opportunities in
the least restrictive environment.
- Support development and implementation of compliant IEPs, instructional
strategies, behavioral supports, assessment, and progress monitoring.
- Collaborate with Stepanski and Student Support Services administration on
ECSE programming, inclusive opportunities, class lists, provider caseloads,
and program implementation.
- Support Student Assistance Team/MTSS processes and procedures related
to referral, evaluation, eligibility, enrollment, placement, reevaluation, and
special education services.
- Provide professional learning and communicate relevant IDEA, MARSE,
MDE, Oakland Schools, and District updates to staff.
- Collaborate with families, Early On, community providers, Oakland Schools,
and other agencies; support family engagement and serve as a resource
regarding programs, transitions, and community supports.
- Participate in appropriate District, county, and state meetings and
professional learning; maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as
assigned.
Reports To: Building Principal, Student Support Services Special
Education Elementary Supervisor and Executive Director
of Student Support Services
Workday/Week: Monday - Friday
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: Per WEA Master Agreement
Posting Date: October 7, 2026
Posting Deadline: Until filled
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and
selecting the icon "Employment" and next, "Job Posting Directory". Include letter of
intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is
contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background
investigation and fingerprint records.)
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or
transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic
information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including
employment opportunities.