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Form of workPosition Type:
Special Education Teaching/Elementary Teacher Consultant
Date Posted:
10/12/2023
Location:
TBA
Closing Date:
Until filledPOSITION: Elementary Teacher Consultant
LOCATION: Elementary Level
The Teacher Consultants will support a cohort of district elementary school buildings. This person will work with classroom teachers to develop inclusive and innovative learning methods for K-5 students with Individualized Educational Plans. They will serve as an advisor to special education and general education instructional staff in the area of academic achievement, classroom management, and the creation of equitable teaching and learning materials to support students with disabilities. This includes providing disability specific support and services, problem solving and crisis prevention and intervention. The Teacher Consultant will be involved in supporting instruction in special education programs, daily activities and working closely with teachers, families, and students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least one special education endorsement.
2. Master's degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
3. Three years of successful teaching experience with not less than two years teaching students with a disability in a special education classroom.
4. Possess or immediately qualify for Teacher Consultant approval from the Michigan
Department of Education.
5. Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Extensive experience with, and knowledge of, behavior management principles.
7. Extensive experience with, and knowledge of, curriculum adaptations.
8. Demonstrated record of collaborative teamwork.
9. Demonstrated skills in parent consultation.
10. Proficient skills in written communication.
11. Extensive experience in the IEP process
12. Experience in mediation and collaborative problem solving.
13. Experience with and knowledge of UDL framework and assistive technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides consultation support to elementary district buildings.
2. Completes academic testing, progress reports and other necessary record keeping.
3. Consults with special and general education personnel.
4. Build capacity of elementary special staff to provide instructional services to students who are enrolled in special education programs using research based tools and strategies.
5. Works with members of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to assist in the evaluation students suspected of having a disability/requiring an IEP or in the re-evaluation process.
6. Facilitates/organizes educational needs for students with complex needs in general education environment.
7. Provide professional development for staff as needed.
8. Supports building teams as they evaluate, complete special education documentation, build behavior plans and implement specific educational plans.
9. Meet with building teams and parents to address issues, problem solve, and build/modify support plans.
10. Consults and communicates with elementary special education supervisor, ASD consultant and coordinator, elementary resource room teachers and ancillary staff.
11. Support elementary level students in county center based programs as needed (attend IEPs/parent meetings).
12. Attend elementary resource room teachers' meetings, support and facilitate as necessary.
13. Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisors.
14. Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Elementary Special Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
BEGINNING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Special Education Teaching/Elementary Teacher Consultant
Date Posted:
10/12/2023
Location:
TBA
Closing Date:
Until filledPOSITION: Elementary Teacher Consultant
LOCATION: Elementary Level
The Teacher Consultants will support a cohort of district elementary school buildings. This person will work with classroom teachers to develop inclusive and innovative learning methods for K-5 students with Individualized Educational Plans. They will serve as an advisor to special education and general education instructional staff in the area of academic achievement, classroom management, and the creation of equitable teaching and learning materials to support students with disabilities. This includes providing disability specific support and services, problem solving and crisis prevention and intervention. The Teacher Consultant will be involved in supporting instruction in special education programs, daily activities and working closely with teachers, families, and students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least one special education endorsement.
2. Master's degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
3. Three years of successful teaching experience with not less than two years teaching students with a disability in a special education classroom.
4. Possess or immediately qualify for Teacher Consultant approval from the Michigan
Department of Education.
5. Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Extensive experience with, and knowledge of, behavior management principles.
7. Extensive experience with, and knowledge of, curriculum adaptations.
8. Demonstrated record of collaborative teamwork.
9. Demonstrated skills in parent consultation.
10. Proficient skills in written communication.
11. Extensive experience in the IEP process
12. Experience in mediation and collaborative problem solving.
13. Experience with and knowledge of UDL framework and assistive technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides consultation support to elementary district buildings.
2. Completes academic testing, progress reports and other necessary record keeping.
3. Consults with special and general education personnel.
4. Build capacity of elementary special staff to provide instructional services to students who are enrolled in special education programs using research based tools and strategies.
5. Works with members of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to assist in the evaluation students suspected of having a disability/requiring an IEP or in the re-evaluation process.
6. Facilitates/organizes educational needs for students with complex needs in general education environment.
7. Provide professional development for staff as needed.
8. Supports building teams as they evaluate, complete special education documentation, build behavior plans and implement specific educational plans.
9. Meet with building teams and parents to address issues, problem solve, and build/modify support plans.
10. Consults and communicates with elementary special education supervisor, ASD consultant and coordinator, elementary resource room teachers and ancillary staff.
11. Support elementary level students in county center based programs as needed (attend IEPs/parent meetings).
12. Attend elementary resource room teachers' meetings, support and facilitate as necessary.
13. Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisors.
14. Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Elementary Special Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
BEGINNING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
- Letter of interest
- Updated resume
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
- Cover Letter - Address letter to Shonta Langford, Chief Human Resource Officer
- Resume
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
- Two current letters of recommendation
- Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
- Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE: Open until filled
