2025/2026 Special Education Resource Teacher

Choice Schools Associates; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Schools Associates seeks a dedicated Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year at Bradford Academy in Southfield, MI. The role involves managing IEPs, supporting general education teachers, analyzing data, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate and have a passion for empowering students to achieve their fullest potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Professional development opportunities

Competitive 401(K) plan

Qualifications

• Implements IEPs in the least restrictive environment.
• Maintains accurate special education records.
• Trained on special education systems (MIPSE).

Responsibilities

• Monitor Special Education staff caseloads for compliance.
• Support general education teachers with IEP strategies.
• Analyze assessment results to drive instruction.

Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Valid Michigan teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Special Education

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Middle & High School Special Education Resource Teacher

2025-2026

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same - the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child's educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

A Successful Candidate For This Position Has

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
  
  

As the Special Education Teacher, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Compliance and Caseload Management

• Monitor Special Education staff caseloads in accordance with Oakland Schools compliance.
• Monitor IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and district standards.
• Ensure IEP timeline compliance of caseloads.
  
  

Knowledge and Best Practices

• Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and specially designed instruction best practices.
  
  

Support for General Education Teachers and Administrators

• Support general education teachers and administrators in the implementation of appropriate strategies for students with IEPs.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
  
  

Assessment and Data Analysis

• Analyze assessment results with the special education team to help drive instruction and IEP development.
• Analyze Special Education documentation as required by federal, state, and district regulations.
• Analyze special education data to help make student-level decisions.
  
  

Behavior Intervention

• Communicate and collaborate with school leaders and behavior interventionists regarding student discipline.
• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with IEPs.
  
  

Collaboration and Communication

• Facilitate a positive rapport with Oakland Schools.
• Communicate regarding Manifestation Determination Review meetings.
• Meet regularly with the Special Education Supervisor.
• Address/support parent concerns and encourage partnerships.
  
  

Training and Professional Development

• Train on special education systems to ensure staff are knowledgeable with systems (MIPSE).
• Support building level team leads.
• Support building level Section 504 questions from Section 504 building level coordinators.
• Lead and plan high-quality professional development.
• Give Model specific Special Education support/training.
  
  

Other

• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.
  
  

Job Goal: The primary goal of a teacher is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. Teachers strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and challenged. They aim to foster a love for learning, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provide the necessary guidance and resources for students to succeed. Through effective instruction, personalized support, and meaningful engagement, teachers aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in their educational journey.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Qualifications

• Implements the program outlined in the student's IEP in the least restrictive environment.
• Prepares for annual IEPs in a timely manner (completing forms, sending invitations to attendees and scheduling meetings).
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.
• Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation, and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Evaluates all student records for current IEP needs as records arrive.
• Maintains accurate special education student records as required by law and local policy.
• Works cooperatively with parents and generates parents' confidence.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.
• Works with classroom teachers to provide resources and training to best meet student IEP needs.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in the appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and Federal guidelines.
• Or, minimum of a Bachelor's degree and actively working or willingness to actively work through an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEP.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skills working with students of all backgrounds.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  
  

Work Location: 24218 Garner St, Southfield, MI 48033

Compensation & Benefits -

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our full list of benefits here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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