Long-Term Elementary Resource Teacher (Special Ed)

West Ottawa Public Schools; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 9,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute Elementary Resource Teacher to support students with disabilities under IEPs at Sheldon Woods Elementary School. The assignment runs from 09/21/2026 to 12/11/2026, with daily sub rates and collaboration with general and special education staff to ensure inclusive, data-driven instruction.

The role requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate, ZA endorsement, and MI Special Education endorsements (SM, SV, SC).

Qualifications

• Must be registered with EDUStaff, LLC.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Elementary Education endorsement (ZA).
• Valid Michigan Special Education endorsement (SM, SV, SC).
• Experience working with elementary-aged students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support to students with IEPs.
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction.
• Provide reading, writing, and mathematics instruction through small-group, individual, push-in, and resource settings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support students’ academic and behavioral needs.
• Follow instructional plans, interventions, and progress-monitoring systems for consistency.
• Collect and document student progress data and communicate concerns to appropriate staff.
• Maintain documentation related to student services, progress monitoring, and IEP implementation.
• Participate in IEP meetings and student support meetings as appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with special education staff, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Support students in developing academic, organizational, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills.
• Utilize data to adjust instruction and provide appropriate student support.
• Maintain consistent routines and instructional practices throughout the assignment.

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Elementary Education ZA endorsement

Special Education endorsements SM SV SC

Job description

West Ottawa Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute Elementary Resource Teacher to support students with disabilities under IEPs at Sheldon Woods Elementary School. The assignment runs from 09/21/2026 to 12/11/2026, with daily sub rates and collaboration with general and special education staff to ensure inclusive, data-driven instruction.

The role requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate, ZA endorsement, and MI Special Education endorsements (SM, SV, SC).