ESE Teacher Consultant

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public school district in Michigan is seeking an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher Consultant. This role involves enhancing instructional support for general and special education teachers. Candidates should have a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and a strong background in special education, with at least five years of teaching experience. Primary responsibilities include developing and evaluating IEPs, providing professional development, and assisting teachers in creating inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, including three in special education.
• Ability to meet Michigan Department of Education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers and parents for students with special needs.
• Evaluate and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Conduct staff development sessions and educational programs for parents.

Skills

Teaching experience

Consultation skills

Knowledge of IEPs

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Title

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher Consultant

Location

Various Locations

Salary

DFT Salary Schedule ($55,000 - $94,000)

Reports to

Exceptional Student Education Administrator

Bargaining Unit

DFT

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

Not eligible for telecommuting

Position Summary

Responsible for providing supportive services and staff development to general education and special education teachers, administrators and parents/guardians on behalf of students who qualify for special education services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a minimum of one special education endorsement
• Ability to meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for approval as a teacher consultant
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, three (3) of which must be in special education
• Training and experience with assessing and observing students with the stated disability listed above.
• Working knowledge of the development & implementation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs); Non-Public Service Plans (NSPs)

Essential Functions

• Assist instructional staff through conferences, consultations, observations, and demonstrations with classroom organization and the implementation and evaluation of IEPs, instructional strategies and materials.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized education programs.
• Offer support/consultation to teachers and administrators as needed relating to special education guidelines and regulations / teaching strategies.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents and representatives of other school districts and agencies within the community, as well as demonstrate the highest ethical and professional behavior with same.
• Assist with group testing programs for measuring the aptitudes, achievement, and interests of students and assist the instructional staff in interpretation of the findings so that programs are developed or modified to meet the needs of students.
• Conduct or provide staff development sessions and educational programs for parents to promote an understanding of learning concepts and to increase competency in dealing with problems in learning, behavior, and adjustment.
• Maintain and complete in a timely fashion, all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by supervisors.
• Assist teachers in selecting instruments for assessing learner needs.
• Provide follow-up for teachers who have participated in professional development activities to assure skills are implemented in the classroom.
• Analyze student performance data and make recommendations for remediation and enrichment.
• Coach teams about evidence-based practices and strategies appropriate to support students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers with designing special education programs in the Least Restrictive Environment through consultation with general and special education teachers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of departmental reports as required.
• Transport materials and equipment to and from site locations.
• Coordinates and facilitates team meetings to coach teams through data collection, data analysis and student support plan development using a problem‑solving process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Security Clearance

**Internal Applicants**: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

**External Applicants**: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant’s prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.