Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Michigan is seeking a qualified teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate will be responsible for fostering a positive classroom environment and developing strong relationships with students and families. Required qualifications include teaching certification in Michigan and a commitment to professional growth. Applications must include a cover letter detailing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Michigan.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement.
• Experience working with urban youth and disabilities.
• Willing to participate in staff development and curriculum development.
• Demonstrates high character with a passion for improvement.
• Experience collaborating with others and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture focused on student engagement.
• Adapt instruction to ensure non-normative gains for each student.
• Work collaboratively with other educators.
• Use student performance data to tailor instructional adaptations.
• Collaborate with Cultural Center educators to strengthen campus culture.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Teaching experience

Passion for education

Education

Certification to teach in Michigan

Teaching certification for learning disabled

Job description

EFFECTIVE DATE

2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

Key Job Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture in which students love learning and love coming to school.
• With the rest of the faculty and staff, commit to growing in the individual and collective implementation and application of the EL Education Core Practices.
• Develop strong relationships with families, welcoming their support and encouraging investment in their child’s education and formation.
• Use individual and group student performance information to make instructional adaptations that ensure non-normative gains for each student.
• Work alongside educators from the Cultural Center institutions to build a cohesive campus‑wide culture that demonstrates collaboration by adults focused on the maximum benefit for students.

Characteristics of Successful Candidates

Required

• Be highly qualified and certified to teach in the State of Michigan and possess the necessary educational background and certification for the position as determined by the FCCA.
• Teaching certification or endorsement as teacher of the learning disabled preferred.
• Have an outstanding record of academic achievement and extracurricular leadership.
• Be willing to participate in a variety of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities including staff development and curriculum development.
• Be a person of demonstrated high character, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Have experience demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Have teaching experience with a proven record of accelerating student growth.
• Have experience working with urban youth and youth with disabilities.
• Have experience in an educational setting that shares a similar philosophy with FCCA, or willingness to embrace a new teaching style.
• Have experience with the IEP process.
• Possess knowledge of EL Education principles.
• Demonstrate mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the position.

SALARY

Per FCCA matrix

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

School CEO/Principal

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To join the Flint Cultural Center Academy team, please click on this link and complete the application instructions.

*In completing your application, you will be asked to develop and submit a cover letter that accompanies your resume. Please use your cover letter to explain your qualification for the position in detail. Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.

The FCCA reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school.

EEO STATEMENT

The Flint Cultural Center Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non‑discrimination policy of the Flint Cultural Center Academy is school CEO, Eric Lieske, 1200 Robert T. Longway Blvd., Flint, MI 48503 (810-600-9550).