Resource Room Teacher Grades K-5

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a Resource Room Teacher for grades K-5 at Mitchell Elementary School. The role involves delivering targeted instruction and support for students with disabilities within a collaborative team framework.

The position requires a Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement, a master’s in special education, and SST coordination experience, with emphasis on data collection and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in special education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
• Three years teaching experience, including at least two years with students with disabilities in a special education classroom.
• Understanding of SST process and coordination.
• Training and instructional experience with state recommended reading and specialized programs.
• Experience with consulting colleagues regarding program adaptations and modifications for students.
• Experience in diverse settings with ESL students desired.
• Knowledge of IEP processes, data collection and due process procedures.
• Must show evidence of highly qualified status as defined by NCLB.
• COVID vaccination proof required.
• Active Michigan Teaching Certificate and transcripts required with application packet.

Skills

SST Coordination

Case Management

Service delivery

Report writing

Data collection

Communication skills

Three years teaching experience

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Position Type: Elementary Teaching/ Teacher

POSITION TITLE

Resource Room Teacher Grades K-5

POSITION LOCATION

Mitchell Elementary School

FTE

1.0

SALARY

Teacher Salary Schedule (AAEA)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

• 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 of 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.
• 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.

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 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.