(1.0) Resource Room Teacher

Livonia Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Livonia Public Schools seeks a dedicated special education resource teacher responsible for developing educational programs for students with disabilities. This role requires a deep commitment to improving learning, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other educators. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree and a valid K-12 Michigan Teaching Certificate. The position comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the area of special education.
• Valid K-12 Michigan Teaching Certificate with relevant endorsements preferred.
• Experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Evaluate students' strengths and challenges.
• Adapt curriculum and instruction based on IEP goals.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Instruction individualization

Positive behavioral supports

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education

Valid K-12 Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

POSITION

The special education resource teacher has the responsibility for planning an educational program for students identified with disabilities according to state/federal guidelines. The job requires a wide knowledge of intervention and classroom management techniques and the ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods and materials applicable to the student’s disability. The resource teacher must also be able to work effectively with classroom teachers, support staff and building administrators in the provision of appropriate services.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre‑K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax‑deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees monthly retirement benefit payments over a lifetime once age and service requirements are met. In addition, as a new public‐school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), a portable, tax‑deferred investment account that may be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
  • The district’s contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional cash in lieu of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long‑term disability coverage
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members
  • Confidential, short‑term counseling service available 7 days a week, no cost to the employee.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.

Additionally, children of employees living outside the district’s attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice working 20+ hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the area of special education.
• Valid K‑12 Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorder, or emotional impairments preferred.
• A major in the subject area is strongly preferred.
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships.
• Skills in individualizing instruction.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and interventions.
• Experience implementing a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework preferred.
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The resource teacher for students with disabilities is assigned and responsible to the Department of Student Services, which has responsibility for the system‑wide program for students with disabilities. After assignment to a building(s), the teacher reports directly to the principal and student services coordinator, who provide leadership for the implementation of the program in that building.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion the District’s mission, vision, and collective commitments to make decisions that reflect the District’s philosophy that places the needs of children and their education first.
• Creates a welcoming, engaging, and positive classroom climate and culture.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Evaluates students through the use of formal and informal evaluation procedures to assess strengths and challenges of the students.
• Writes instructional objectives in the affective, psychomotor, and cognitive domains for students with disabilities.
• Provides assistance to help students appropriately develop behavior and social skills.
• Develops lesson plans to provide appropriate specially designed instruction related to IEP goals and objectives.
• Assists in the development of BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans) and ensures the plans are implemented, data is collected, and plans are reviewed/revised.
• Prepares progress reports and yearly evaluations; monitoring and communicating IEP goal progress in accordance with district timelines.
• Facilitates the collaborative process of developing student‑centered IEPs.
• Adapts the curriculum, instruction, and lessons to provide individual, small‑group, or specially designed instruction to meet the needs of the individual student.
• Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Maintains student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal guidelines and statutes.
• Actively participates in, and contributes to, professional learning teams at the district and school level.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establishes and teaches expectations for student behavior to provide a safe and respectful classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and works collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students.
• Communicates with students, parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Administers and monitors IEP accommodations and progress monitoring on IEP goals and objectives.
• Provides supervision and oversight to students throughout the assigned workday.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association. This posting will remain open until May 8, 2026 or until a qualified candidate is selected.

APPLICATIONS

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage.

• Letter of Interest
• Professional resume
• Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates)
• Three current letters of recommendation

EEO STATEMENT

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status: Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744‑2566. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability: Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 4815.