Elementary Resource Room Teacher

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
10/30/2025

Location:
R. Grant Graham Elementary

District:
Avondale School District

AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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ELEMENTARY RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER- GRAHAM ELEMENTARY

IN THIS ROLE: Join a passionate team at Graham Elementary where innovation collaboration and student-centered learning thrive. As a Resource Room teacher youll engage curious energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growthhelping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking creativity and confidence. With robust professional development a supportive community and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.

WHAT WE NEED:

Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for specified subject areas.
Current Michigan Certification with special education endorsement ASD EI and/or CI preferred.
Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum.
Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements IEP goals and objectives Functional Behavior Assessments and behavior plans.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
Must have a working knowledge of special education law
Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities including ASD SLD EI CI VI HI PI OHI SLI and ADHD.
The ability to meet physical demands including but not limited to: run kneel sit on the floor and rise from the floor and the ability to lift 40 pounds.
Should have a high energy level and the ability to respond quickly to a variety of situations
Flexibility and willingness to attend training
Excellent communication skills
A conceptual understanding of human growth and development learning theories and teaching methodologies special education service delivery models and state and federal rules related to special education.
Regularly Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential job function

WHAT YOU NEED:

*Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
*Collect accurate ongoing data on student programming.
*Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members/students/parents and the community.
*Provide direct instruction for special education certified students in the areas of academic skills communication skills social skills transition.
*Provide direction to program paraeducators.
*Demonstrate the ability to assess students progress.
*Development and maintenance of special education records.
*Communicate with parents regarding student progress.
*Proficient in facilitating writing and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans.
*Develop IEPs that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit.
*Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education.
*Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students.
*Assist students with basic needs including feeding toileting etc.
*Ability to coordinate schedules of students within the program and/or job site placements.
*Ability to develop collaborative Transition services for students.
*Work collaboratively with Michigan Rehabilitation Services Community Mental Health Social Security and ARC
*Maintain open and meaningful communication regarding all disabled students
*Maintain confidentiality of school-related information.
*Participate in and utilize information gained inappropriate staff development.
*Demonstrates understanding of students needs and interacts appropriately with students parents and other employees.
*Demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementations; follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
*Keeps records prepares materials forclassroomuse corrects students work maintains instructional materials and supplies and procures necessaryresourcematerials as required.
*Supervises students involved in activities other than theclassroom
*Maintains composure under stressful conditions
Perform other duties as requested by the Administrator.

*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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and kneel on hard surfaces and is occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently will reach above the head and forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp equipment or students. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds such as students or students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception and peripheral vision.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in hot temperatures and extreme temperatures below ten degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery/uneven surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and others. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The employee is often exposed to fumes and airborne particles and frequently must work in outside weather. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

*Indicates Essential Job Functions

WORK LOCATION:

GRAHAM ELEMENTARY
2450 Old Salem Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326

SALARY DETAILS: Per Master Agreement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Master Agreement
EVALUATION: Per Master Agreement
View Avondale Contract Agreements (Current Bargaining Agreements)

WHY WORK FOR AVONDALE
In addition to collaborating with passionate educators on meaningful initiatives joining Avondale means youll also enjoy these outstanding benefits:

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Elementary TeacherDate Posted:10/30/2025Location:R. Grant Graham ElementaryDistrict:Avondale School District AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT Join the Avondale Team! At Avondale were more than a school districtwere a supportive community dedicated to per...