Elementary SPED Resource Teacher | IEP & Inclusion Champion

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Ottawa Public Schools in Michigan seeks an Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher to provide targeted instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals at Great Lakes Elementary.

You will develop and implement lesson plans using evidence‑based strategies, support students’ academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs, and maintain compliant IEPs while collaborating with general education staff and families.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instruction, behavior supports, and IEP development.
• Ability to implement positive behavior support plans for students with autism.
• Strong collaboration skills with general education staff, families, and support service providers.
• Familiarity with Michigan special education laws and compliance requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide targeted small group and/or individualized instruction aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans using evidence-based instructional strategies; support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, including those with autism and other developmental differences.
• Implement behavior support plans and positive behavior interventions consistently.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
• Conduct assessments and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
• Write and maintain accurate, compliant IEPs in collaboration with IEP teams.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and student support team meetings; communicate progress to families.
• Use data to inform instruction and adjust interventions as needed.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to ensure access to the general education curriculum.
• Manage and organize documentation, schedules, and caseload responsibilities.
• Support transitions between instructional settings and collaborate with related service providers.

Connaissances

Michigan certification

Special Education endorsement

IEP development

Positive behavior supports

Collaboration

Michigan special education laws

Description du poste

West Ottawa Public Schools in Michigan seeks an Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher to provide targeted instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals at Great Lakes Elementary.

You will develop and implement lesson plans using evidence‑based strategies, support students’ academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs, and maintain compliant IEPs while collaborating with general education staff and families.