Autism-Endorsed Resource Room Teacher (Special Ed)

Applitrack; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Resource Room Teacher (Special Education) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves providing differentiated instruction to students on caseload and collaborating with staff to plan individualized programs.

The candidate should hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Autism Endorsement, be Highly Qualified per NCLB, and have experience serving students certified with ASD, using data-driven approaches and implementing IEPs.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Autism Endorsement (SA) required.
• Highly Qualified in accordance with No Child Left Behind Guidelines.
• Experience in providing instructional services to students who are certified ASD.
• Experience in providing visual schedules, daily routines, and flexible behavioral interventions for students.
• The ability to write, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Knowledge and/or understanding in consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions.
• Experience in differentiated instruction, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Systems, and individualized programming options for students.
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff.
• Applicants must be able to show proof of a satisfactory criminal background check as defined by state standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated instruction to students on caseload.
• Evaluate and monitor student growth, and develop targeted interventions.
• Maintain contact with parents of caseload students.
• Complete caseload monthly Medicaid Billing.
• Plan and participate in MET and IEPT meetings when appropriate.
• Consult, communicate, and collaborate with other professionals regarding specific students, educational plans and programs.
• Adapt materials and activities according to students needs.
• Maintain records in accordance with professional standards, federal and state guidelines, and school district policy.
• Prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Manage inventory of equipment, assessments, and supplies.
• CPI Training preferred.
• Direct and supervisor the classroom paraprofessional.
• Other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

Michigan teaching certificate

Autism Endorsement (SA)

Highly Qualified (NCLB)

Experience with ASD

IEP development

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

PBIS/behavior supports

Technology integration

Strong communication

Job description

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Resource Room Teacher (Special Education) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves providing differentiated instruction to students on caseload and collaborating with staff to plan individualized programs.

The candidate should hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Autism Endorsement, be Highly Qualified per NCLB, and have experience serving students certified with ASD, using data-driven approaches and implementing IEPs.