Long Term Substitute - Elementary Resource Room Teacher (Contracted through Edustaff)

Anova Education; Michigan; On-site; USD 4,982,000 - 6,642,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon School District is seeking a caring long term substitute Elementary Resource Room Teacher to support students with IEPs until a full-time teacher is placed. Assignment through EduStaff at Harvey-Swanson Elementary, approximately 30–90 days.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan Teaching Certificate or Substitute Permit (or eligibility) and has experience in Special Education. Responsibilities include adapting instruction, managing the classroom, and recording progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Substitute Permit.
• Eligibility to obtain long term basic substitute permit if assignment exceeds 90 days.
• Educational background in Special Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a classroom with varying abilities.
• Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally.
• Uphold basic rules and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• May assist with planning a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; some lesson plans will be provided.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• May need to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day on occasion.
• Maintains knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Commit to building schedule

Communication with students, parents,

Classroom management

Time-period adherence

Reading and writing

Work with children

Pleasant, cooperative

Positive classroom atmosphere

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate or substitute permit

Long term substitute permit eligibility

Special Education background preferred

Job description

Position Type: Substitute / Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 8/17/2026

Location: Harvey Swanson Elementary

District: Brandon School District

POSITION: Long Term Substitute - Elementary Resource Room Teacher – Req:

Assignment through EduStaff, approximately 30 â 90 days

LOCATION: Harvey-Swanson Elementary

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT:

The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 550 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Brandon School District is seeking a caring and compassionate long term substitute teacher to join our elementary team in a Special Education Resource Room as we continue to look for a full time teacher. This individual will be responsible for supporting students with IEP's until a full-time teacher is placed. An ideal candidate will seek to address issues proactively, will build strong connections with staff and students and will have a clear passion for helping others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Possesses (or is able to obtain prior to starting) either a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Substitute Permit
• Eligibility to obtain a long term basic substitute permit through the Michigan Department of Education if the assignment is to go beyond 90 days
• Educational background in Special Education is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to commit to the building schedule for the duration of the assignment
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and District staff
• Competency in classroom management and supervision of students
• Ability to work for the intended time period per the school building schedule
• Proficient reading and writing abilities
• Ability to work effectively with children and take direction
• Pleasant, cooperative and flexible
• A positive attitude to foster the proper atmosphere for a supportive classroom environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for teaching a classroom with varying abilities
• Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
• Responsible for upholding basic rules and procedures
• Ensures the safety of students
• May assist with planning a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; some lesson plans will be provided
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• May need to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day on occasion
• Maintains knowledge of District policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services and School Principal

WORKDAY/WEEK: Per Building Schedule, Monday â Friday

Assignment to last approximately 30-90 days

STARTING DATE: ASAP

COMPENSATION: $150.00 per day contracted through EduStaff

POSTING DATE: 08.17.2024

POSTING DEADLINE

Internal: Until Filled

External: Until Filled

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Jessica Heveli at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, [phone].