Resource Room Teacher - Bert Goens Learning Center Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Resource Room Teacher for the Bert Goens Learning Center in Lawrence, MI. You will design and implement individualized instructional plans for students, particularly those on the autism spectrum, and coordinate with nurses, therapists and teachers to meet each student’s goals.

You will maintain robust progress data, adapt programs as needed, and communicate with parents and school staff to ensure continuity of services and maximum educational gain.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a bachelor's degree or higher in special education.
• Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in special education required.
• Experience with students with disabilities; center-based program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized instructional programs aligned to IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate records reflecting student progress and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with support staff, parents, and agencies to meet student needs.
• Provide leadership and direction to classroom support staff.

Skills

instructional skills

behavior management

communication with stakeholders

collaboration with staff

medication/health tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

Resource Room Teacher - Bert Goens Learning Center Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Goal(s):

The primary goal of the Resource Room Teacher, with emphasis on students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder spectrum, is to ensure that there are individualized instructional programs for each student in the designated group. This person specifies the method of instruction, materials and classroom procedures to be followed. Implementation of appropriate recordkeeping and input on program effectiveness are also the responsibility of the classroom teacher. This person is to work in conjunction with the support staff to ensure that the individualized programming needs of the assigned students are being met in all identified areas to ensure maximum educational gain.

Location of Work:

Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor's degree or adavanced degree in special education required

Certification :

Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education required

Work Experience :

Previous experience working with students with disabilities; including but not limited to; Austims, cognitive impairment, behavior challenges. Experience in a center-based program is preferred.

Skills :

• Possess appropriate instructional and behavior management skills
• Possess a working familiarity with:
• behavior modification
• the instruction of daily living/social skills
• Possess an ability to work well with other school staff to achieve maximum benefit for all students
• Possess skills to help develop the vocational and functional living skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders in order to provide the best programs and services for students
• Ability to learn and perform various medication and health-related activities/treatments for students (under direction of the school nurse)

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and reliable, in person attendance.
• Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors and techniques.
• Demonstrate effective behavior management with students.
• Deliver programs toward meeting individual student needs.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and direction to classroom support staff
• Select and maintain instructional programs, materials and supplies for the classroom.
• Effectively communicate, consult and team with parents, staff, agencies, and others.
• Effectively plan and organize for instruction.
• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Implement and maintain an effective record keeping system reflecting students’ program progress and other pertinent information.
• Coordinate services for students within their respective classroom.
• Research and utilize all available community resources and agencies (CMH, MRS, DRC, etc) to the benefit of student’s present and future needs.
• Continually seek out opportunities to work with other staff and classrooms to provide a variety of learning opportunities for students.
• Effectively collect, record and report data reflecting student progress on IEP goals.
• Continually strive to increase knowledge of the curriculum, materials, strategies and opportunities in education of severely multiply impaired students through professional development and active involvement in the learning community.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director of Special Education.
• Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment : As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Resource Room Teacher - Bert Goens Learning Center Beginning 2026-27 School Year

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Job Description

Job Goal(s):

The primary goal of the Resource Room Teacher, with emphasis on students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder spectrum, is to ensure that there are individualized instructional programs for each student in the designated group. This person specifies the method of instruction, materials and classroom procedures to be followed. Implementation of appropriate recordkeeping and input on program effectiveness are also the responsibility of the classroom teacher. This person is to work in conjunction with the support staff to ensure that the individualized programming needs of the assigned students are being met in all identified areas to ensure maximum educational gain.

Location of Work:

Bert Goens Learning Center

705 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor's degree or adavanced degree in special education required

Certification :

Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education required

Work Experience :

Previous experience working with students with disabilities; including but not limited to; Austims, cognitive impairment, behavior challenges. Experience in a center-based program is preferred.

Skills :

• Possess appropriate instructional and behavior management skills
• Possess a working familiarity with:
  • behavior modification
  • language disorders
  • the instruction of daily living/social skills
• Possess an ability to work well with other school staff to achieve maximum benefit for all students
• Possess skills to help develop the vocational and functional living skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders in order to provide the best programs and services for students
• Ability to learn and perform various medication and health-related activities/treatments for students (under direction of the school nurse)

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and reliable, in person attendance.
• Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors and techniques.
• Demonstrate effective behavior management with students.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management.
• Deliver programs toward meeting individual student needs.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and direction to classroom support staff
• Select and maintain instructional programs, materials and supplies for the classroom.
• Effectively communicate, consult and team with parents, staff, agencies, and others.
• Effectively plan and organize for instruction.
• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Implement and maintain an effective record keeping system reflecting students’ program progress and other pertinent information.
• Coordinate services for students within their respective classroom.
• Research and utilize all available community resources and agencies (CMH, MRS, DRC, etc) to the benefit of student’s present and future needs.
• Continually seek out opportunities to work with other staff and classrooms to provide a variety of learning opportunities for students.
• Effectively collect, record and report data reflecting student progress on IEP goals.
• Continually strive to increase knowledge of the curriculum, materials, strategies and opportunities in education of severely multiply impaired students through professional development and active involvement in the learning community.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director of Special Education.
• Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment : As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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