Resource Room Teacher

Applitrack; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Resource Room Teacher (Special Education) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves providing differentiated instruction to students on caseload and collaborating with staff to plan individualized programs.

The candidate should hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Autism Endorsement, be Highly Qualified per NCLB, and have experience serving students certified with ASD, using data-driven approaches and implementing IEPs.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Autism Endorsement (SA) required.
• Highly Qualified in accordance with No Child Left Behind Guidelines.
• Experience in providing instructional services to students who are certified ASD.
• Experience in providing visual schedules, daily routines, and flexible behavioral interventions for students.
• The ability to write, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Knowledge and/or understanding in consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions.
• Experience in differentiated instruction, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Systems, and individualized programming options for students.
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff.
• Applicants must be able to show proof of a satisfactory criminal background check as defined by state standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated instruction to students on caseload.
• Evaluate and monitor student growth, and develop targeted interventions.
• Maintain contact with parents of caseload students.
• Complete caseload monthly Medicaid Billing.
• Plan and participate in MET and IEPT meetings when appropriate.
• Consult, communicate, and collaborate with other professionals regarding specific students, educational plans and programs.
• Adapt materials and activities according to students needs.
• Maintain records in accordance with professional standards, federal and state guidelines, and school district policy.
• Prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Manage inventory of equipment, assessments, and supplies.
• CPI Training preferred.
• Direct and supervisor the classroom paraprofessional.
• Other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

Michigan teaching certificate

Autism Endorsement (SA)

Highly Qualified (NCLB)

Experience with ASD

IEP development

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

PBIS/behavior supports

Technology integration

Strong communication

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
  

Resource Room Teacher / FTE 1.0

2026 - 2027 School Year

Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher - Resource Room (SM. SA, SE, SV). The district is served by a caring and professional teaching and other staff providing instruction and support to approximately 3,100 students. The Hazel Park community is proud and supportive of its schools, the staff and student population.

Specific Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Autism Endorsement (SA) required


• Highly Qualified in accordance with No Child Left Behind Guidelines


• Experience in providing instructional services to students who are certified ASD


• Experience in providing visual schedules, daily routines, and flexible behavioral interventions for students


• The ability to write, implement, and monitor IEP's


• Knowledge and/or understanding in consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions


• Experience in differentiated instruction, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Systems, and individualized programming options for students


• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum


• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff


• Applicants must be able to show proof of a satisfactory criminal background check as defined by state standards

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide differentiated instruction to students on caseload


• Evaluate and monitor student growth, and develop targeted interventions


• Maintain contact with parents of caseload students


• Complete caseload monthly Medicaid Billing


• Plan and participate in MET and IEPT meetings when appropriate


• Consult, communicate, and collaborate with other professionals regarding specific students, educational plans and programs


• Adapt materials and activities according to students needs


• Maintain records in accordance with professional standards, federal and state guidelines, and school district policy


• Prioritize and schedule tasks


• Manage inventory of equipment, assessments, and supplies


• CPI Training preferred


• Direct and supervisor the classroom paraprofessional


• Other duties as assigned by administrator

Compensation: Accordance with the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract
Post Date: September 25, 2026
Start Date: ASAP

The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

Postings current as of 9/26/2026 9:55:19 PM CST.

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