Diagnostic Teacher Consultant Early Childhood Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Reports To: Early Childhood Special Education Supervisor

Base Location:

Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Job Goal(s):

The primary job role of the Diagnostic Consultant is to serve as a member of a multidisciplinary evaluation team. As a team member they will assist in the comprehensive academic achievement assessment of students suspected of having a disability as well as help in the process of identifying effective interventions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Masters degree required. Candidates with a Bachelors degree who are willing to pursue a masters degree may also be considered.

Certification:

Candidates must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate which includes an early childhood endorsement and also an endorsement in at least one area of special education.

Work Experience:

Minimum of three years of successful teaching or ancillary experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge and experience using a variety of academic assessments for students birth to five years
• Ability to provide consultation and coaching
• Ability to provide training and to assist with the implementation of interventions in both the general education and special education setting
• Possess well-developed professional writing skills
• Ability to understand the perspective from several points of view (superintendent ISD vs LEA building principal special education teacher general education teacher support staff and parent)
• Possess qualities that contribute to strong team cohesiveness
• Possess ability to navigate a variety of technological platforms

Essential Job Functions:

• Use a variety of academic assessments/evaluations/observations to help aid the multidisciplinary team in determining eligibility for special education programs and services
• Provide an analysis and interpretation of information and data in oral/written reports
• Collaborate with all parties to provide teacher consultant services to students in a variety of small/large group settings around the county
• Interpret diagnostic findings to parents and team members in a user friendly format
• Provide information including possible ideas for goals/objectives to address needs
• Assist staff in the development of academic and behavioral interventions
• Demonstrate understanding of logic and application of an MTSS model
• Consult with all parties on data collection and analysis
• Use data-based decision making to lead a problem solving model.
• Participate in IEP meetings for students
• Assist in the alignment of goals and objectives from the LEA/ISD team process to meet student needs
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable in-person attendance
• Drive throughout the county to perform evaluations and direct services for students

General Responsibilities:

• Adhere to policies and procedures of the Van Buren ISD
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Demonstrate the VBISD principles of Respect Integrity Compassion and Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or director/supervisor of special education.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Required Experience:

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