Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Internal/External

Position: Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or ability to enroll in university program through Grow Your Own grant funding to obtain certification
• Endorsement in at least one area of special education or ability to enroll in university program through Grow Your Own grant funding to obtain certification
• Proven successful experience in working with students with disabilities
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning

Responsibilities:

1. Must possess and demonstrate the ability to effectively use instructional strategies that have been designed to benefit all students.
2. Monitor and track the implementation of IEP goals, supplemental aides, services and supports.
3. The teacher will serve as a primary contact for parents and legal guardians for their assigned caseload students.
4. The teacher will assess student progress and determine the need for additional instructional support.
5. The assigned teacher will use research-based instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives that are written into each student's IEP.
6. The assigned teacher will provide direction, and supervision to the para educators that are assigned to work with students that are on their caseload.
7. The teacher will comply with Board of Education policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
8. The teacher will provide other services as directed by the Executive Director of Student Support Services and the assigned building principal.
9. The teacher will collaborate and consult with classroom teachers in order to meet the need of their assigned caseload students.
10. The teacher will conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations.

Reports To: Building Principal, Executive Director of Student Support Services

Starting Date: 2026 - 2027 School Year

Compensation: Per WEA Master Agreement

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 Postings 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.)

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