Internal/External
Position: Special Education Teacher Consultant
Location: Children's Village School
Required Qualifications & Responsibilities:
- Must possess a Master's degree and a valid license/certification recognized by
the Michigan Department of Education in Special Education
- Must possess a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in
the area of Emotional Impairment
- Five or more years of experience as a special education provider, including
demonstrated knowledge of math and literacy interventions and assessments
- Must possess knowledge and working proficiency of the district-adopted
student record data system
- Familiar with special education assessment scoring, administration, and
report writing
- Maintain and regularly review records relative to student progress
- Knowledge of Federal (IDEA) and State (MARSE) rules
- Coach and provide ongoing support to staff regarding evidence-based
practices and strategies appropriate to support students with disabilities
- Coordinate and facilitate team meetings to coach teams through data
collection, data analysis, and a student support plan development process
- Review records for students who qualify for specialized services
- Experience with high-quality professional learning experiences for building
teams
- Ability to aggregate and interpret testing and assessment data for all students
- Work collaboratively with building administrator to develop teaching
schedules
- Coordinate all standardized testing along with necessary accommodation
requests
- Maintain special education records in compliance with IDEA and Board of
Education policy
- Conduct and/or participate in meetings specific to IDEA requirements
- All other duties as assigned
Reports To: Building Principal & Executive Director of Student
Support Services
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: Per WEA Master Agreement
Posting Date: October 13, 2026
Posting Deadline: Until filled
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and
selecting the icon "Employment" and then "Job Postings Directory". Include a 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.