High School Special Education Resource Room

Kentwood Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools seeks a High School Special Education Resource Room Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on delivering district-approved curricula, differentiating instruction, and documenting student progress in a supportive learning environment.

Candidate must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education Endorsement EI/CI and/or LD, and be prepared to engage with families and staff to support student outcomes in a diverse high school setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiated instruction.
• Understanding of data information systems and progress reporting.
• Familiarity with applicable education laws and district procedures.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to communicate with students and parents clearly.
• Comfort working in a diverse educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers high school curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains safe, inclusive learning environments for individualized instruction.
• Plans lessons and materials to maximize instructional time.
• Differentiates instruction to address varied learning styles and abilities.
• Teaches required subjects and assesses student learning with ongoing progress data.
• Communicates student progress and collaborates with families and staff.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication with students/parents

Collaboration in diverse environments

Learning styles understanding

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Special Education Endorsement EI/CI/LD

EL certification or EL experience preferred

Job description

Position: High School Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Effective 2026-2027 School Year

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers high school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning , and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Kentwood Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Demonstrate an understanding of working with standards
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment.
• Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and administration.
• Have an understanding of a "learning styles" approach to instruction and a respect for students' multiple intelligences.
• Knowledge and understanding of Personal Curriculum or willingness to learn.

Physical And Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ada Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.
• Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Special Education Endorsement in EI/CI and/or LD
• Must meet State of Michigan Professional Development requirement.
• Knowledge of research based interventions for special needs students.
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention.
• Knowledge of behavior support strategies.
• Previous experience teaching these programs
• EL certification or experience working with EL students preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt

Kentwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.