Resource Room Teacher

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Resource Room Teacher in Michigan to develop and deliver instruction tailored to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). You will create a safe, positive classroom environment, collaborate with families and professionals, and maintain accurate progress records.

The ideal candidate must possess Michigan certification and knowledge of special education laws and practices. This role emphasizes professionalism, commitment to student growth, and reliable in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• Michigan Certification and Endorsement for appropriate grade levels required.
• Must meet all NCLB qualifications.
• Knowledge of special education laws, IEP process, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver specially designed instruction aligned to IEPs.
• Create a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Write, maintain, and implement effective IEPs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain accurate student progress records.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Foster a classroom culture that values inclusion, independence, respect, growth, and student success.
• Maintain accurate and timely classroom, behavioral, and student progress records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with special education laws and district procedures.
• Work collaboratively as a positive team member to help all students build their success stories.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Skills

Knowledge of special education laws

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents/guardians

Data analysis for instructional decision-making

Collaboration with families and education staff

Education

Michigan Certification and Endorsement for appropriate grade levels

Meet all NCLB qualifications

Job description

Resource Room Teacher

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver specially designed instruction aligned to each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Create and maintain a safe, positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports student learning and growth.
• Collaborate closely with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and general education staff to support student achievement and progress.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Write, maintain, and implement compliant and effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that support student growth and achievement.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze student progress monitoring data to support instructional decision-making and IEP goal implementation.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Foster a classroom culture that values inclusion, independence, respect, growth, and student success.
• Maintain accurate and timely classroom, behavioral, and student progress records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with special education laws and district procedures.
• Work collaboratively as a positive team member to help all students build their success stories.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Teaching Qualifications

• Michigan Certification and Endorsement for appropriate grade levels required
• Must meet all of the NCLB qualifications
• Knowledge of special education laws, IEP process, and evidence-based practices

Benefit Package & Wage

Per Contract