Resource Room Teacher

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a Resource Room Teacher for Eberwhite Elementary in Michigan. The 1.0 FTE role supports students with disabilities within the elementary setting, collaborating with general education staff and SST processes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in Special Education and a valid MI teaching certificate with SPED endorsements and have experience meeting diverse learner needs. The district emphasizes inclusive practices and data-driven planning.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in special education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in special education (EI, LD, CI).
• Three years of teaching experience, including at least two years with students with disabilities in a special education classroom.
• Understanding of SST process and coordination desirable.
• Training and instructional experience with state-recommended reading and specialized programs desirable.
• Experience consulting with colleagues on program accommodations and modifications.
• Experience working in culturally diverse environments with ESL students desirable.
• Knowledge of IEPs, data collection, and due process procedures desirable.
• Proof of highly qualified status as defined through NCLB.
• Board of Education approval as a teacher consultant or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of SST process and coordination.
• Experience with students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Serve as building contact for community agencies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on program accommodations.
• Write and implement FAB/BIP.
• Work in culturally diverse environments.
• Participate in student support groups.
• Conduct home and community visits.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Coordinate services for special education including modifications and planning.

Skills

SST Coordination

Case Management

Special Education

Reading Interventions

Collaboration

ESL Awareness

Education

Masters Degree in Special Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Resource Room Teacher

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Location: Eberwhite Elementary

FTE: 1.0

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule (AAEA)

Reporting Relationship: Building Principal

Qualifications Requirements

• Possess Masters Degree in special education for Teacher Consultant position.
• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education in one or more areas (EI, LD, and CI).
• Possess three years satisfactory teaching experience, including at least two years teaching students with disabilities in a special education classroom.
• Understanding of SST process and coordination desired.
• Training and instructional experience with state recommended reading and specialized programs desired.
• Successful background and practice "consulting" with colleagues regarding program adaptations and modifications for students desired.
• Successful background and experience working in a culturally diverse environment with ESL students desired.
• Knowledge of/experience with special education due process procedures, writing of individual education plans and data collection desired.
• Must submit evidence at time of interview of highly qualified status as defined through NCLB.
• State Board of Education approval as a teacher consultant or able to qualify.
• Proof of COVID Vaccination Required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding of SST process, general education interventions, and coordination.
• Successful background and experience working with students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Serve as building contact person for community agencies.
• Successful background and practice collaborating with colleagues regarding program accommodations.
• Writing and implementation of a FAB/BIP.
• Successful background and experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Serve in support groups for students.
• Home and community visits.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Coordinates students services for special education including modification /accommodation, planning and oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Case Management
• SST Coordination
• Service delivery
• Report writing and assessment

Language Skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form.

Reasoning Ability

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being and work output of students.

Method of Application

All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org -> District Links -> Job Postings.

Certified Positions Only: Copy of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.