Special Education Teacher Consultant (2340)
Special Education Teacher Consultant (2340)
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Job Description
June 2 2025
We announce the following SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER CONSULTANTvacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled.
TEACHER CONSULTANT
ROCHESTER HIGHSCHOOL
1.0 FTE
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan Teaching certificate required with appropriate endorsements in CI ASD EI or LD
- Minimum three years successful teaching experience preferred.
- Masters degree in Special Education or related field required.
- Demonstrated experience working with students who have a wide range of disabilities and eligibility categories including those in categorical (self-contained) classrooms and delivering instruction to varying ages.
- Knowledge of Special Educations rules and regulations.
- Experience with data collection and progress monitoring
- Knowledge and experience using Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to support and guide educational teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff families and external partners.
- Deep understanding of federal and state special education laws including IDEA and MARSE.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to plan and use time efficiently.
- Knowledge of Michigan K-12 Curriculum Standards including extended standards.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
SALARY:
Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
you are a current Rochester Community Schools employee apply as an internal applicant.
If you are not a current Rochester Community Schools employee you must complete the entire application process.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience qualifications and professional attributes.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Executive Director of Special Education
SUPERVISES:None
JOB GOAL: To provide leadership and consultantion to general education and special education personnel on behalf of students with disabilities related to academic instruction.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as Special Education Leader REA team member for the assigned building.
- Participate in and support the success of special education programs and services within RCS through instructional coaching attending leadership meetings coaching training implementation team meetings and scheduling.
- Knowledge and ability to effectively apply the Michigan K - 12 Standards (and extended standards) with particular emphasis on teaching learning and assessment.
- Knowledge of and commitment to regularly use technology as an instructional tool to enhance communication consultation and work productivity.
- Collaborate with general education curriculum team members to promote the value of students maintaining their least restrictive placement and succeeding in the general education environment.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership and effective interpersonal communication skills that build trust and relationships among all stakeholders to support the implementation of special education programs and the problem-solving process with fidelity and to ensure consistency and student-centered planning.
- Assist school staff with appropriate data collection methods evaluation of the data and participate in the problem-solving process.
- Model for and coach district staff in the use of evidence-based Instructional and/or classroom management practices accommodations and modifications to include assessments pedagogy and learning environments to increase student engagement and outcomes.
- Keep the building principal Special Education Executive Director and Supervisors informed of any issues that may significantly impact the delivery of special education programs and services.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by staying up-to-date with current research and practices by attending pertinent conferences when available.
- Work Collaboratively with building Categorical teams to provide ongoing support and resources and promote an inclusive environment.
- Participate as an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) in the evaluation of the educational needs of students.
- Serve as an assessment coordinator for SAT/PSAT M-Step and Mi-Access.
- Provide ongoing support for paraprofessionals through regular communication scheduling and training.
- Maintain accurate complete records as required by law district policy and administrative request.
Adopted 6/2022
Revised 8/2024; 5/2025
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
