Elementary Special Education Teacher; Resource Room

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools seeks a licensed special education professional to design accommodations and modifications aligned with the general education curriculum. The role involves developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, IEP goals, FBA, and behavior plans, leveraging knowledge of SPED law, and supporting students with diverse disabilities.

You will participate in MET/IEPT meetings, prepare reports, coordinate behavior plans, and maintain regular

Qualifications

• Design accommodations and modifications for general education students.
• Develop Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, IEP goals/objectives, FBA, and behavior plans.
• Maintain knowledge of state/federal special education law.
• Experience with diverse disabilities (ASD, SLD, EI, CI, VI, HI, OHI, SLI).
• Create Present Levels of Achievement/Performance, measurable goals, and behavior plans.
• Assess student progress and tailor instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MET and IEPT meetings; prepare reports and multidisciplinary plans with parents.
• Coordinate and implement behavior intervention plans per policy and rules.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with parents, staff, and district personnel.
• Maintain timely written and oral communication with families and staff.
• Prepare and implement daily lesson plans aligned with each student’s IEP.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service activities, and school improvement planning.

Skills

Accommodations design

IEP goals & objectives

Functional Behavior Assessments

Behavior plans

Special education law

Disabilities experience

Education

Michigan teaching cert with SPED endorsement

Job description

Qualifications

• Knowledge and the ability to design accommodations and provide modifications as they related to the general education curriculum.
• Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and behavior plans.
• Working knowledge of special education law.
• Experience working with students who have a variety of disabilities including ASD, SLD, EI, CI, VI, HI, OHI, and SLI.
• Proficient in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, measurable goals and objectives, and behavior plans.
• Assesses students' achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings and prepares reports and multi-disciplinary plans for assigned students, in collaboration with a team including parents.
• Coordinates and implements behavior intervention plans in accordance with district policy and state/federal rules and regulations.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, other school district personnel.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Maintains documentation regarding student progress and communicates regularly with students and parents.
• Prepares and implements daily lesson plans consistent with each student's IEP.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.

Salary

Appropriate placement on the current Teacher's Master Agreement.

2026-2027 School Year (1.0 FTE)

Qualifications

Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with an endorsement in an area of special education.

Essential Duties

• Knowledge and the ability to design accommodations and provide modifications as they related to the general education curriculum.
• Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and behavior plans.
• Working knowledge of special education law.
• Experience working with students who have a variety of disabilities including ASD, SLD, EI, CI, VI, HI, OHI, and SLI.
• Proficient in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, measurable goals and objectives, and behavior plans.
• Assesses students' achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings and prepares reports and multi-disciplinary plans for assigned students, in collaboration with a team including parents.
• Coordinates and implements behavior intervention plans in accordance with district policy and state/federal rules and regulations.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, other school district personnel.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Maintains documentation regarding student progress and communicates regularly with students and parents.
• Prepares and implements daily lesson plans consistent with each student's IEP.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.