Resource Room Teacher - Rochester High School (2889)

Rochester High School; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Community Schools’ Rochester High School in Rochester Hills, MI seeks a Resource Room Teacher for 1.0 FTE for the 2026-27 school year. Requires a Michigan Special Education certificate; math endorsement preferred. Responsibilities include direct instruction, IEP development, and collaboration with general education staff.

Starting date is immediate; posting continues until filled. Position reports to Building Principal and Secondary Special Education Administrator.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate in Special Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or endorsement preferred.
• Ability to perform essential functions physically and mentally.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students in resource learning environment or team-teaching with general education teachers and facilitates case management services for students eligible for special education.
• Evaluates the progress of students eligible for special education.
• Communicates with parents regarding questions and concerns about students’ programs and services.
• Collaborates with General Education teachers to ensure appropriate instruction and supports for students eligible for special education.
• Develops and implements IEPs and related documents for assigned students.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Special Education Administrator or Building Principal.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration with teachers

Student supports

Education

Michigan Teaching certificate in Special Education

Bachelors in Mathematics endorsement

Job description

Resource Room Teacher - Rochester High School (2889)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952217

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

October 9, 2026

We are thrilled to announce the followingTEACHINGvacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year! Applications will be accepted until filled.

ROCHESTERHIGH SCHOOL

RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER

1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate in area of Special Education
• Bachelor’s degree and/or endorsement in mathematics (EX), preferred
• Physical and mental ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Secondary Special Education Administrator

JOB GOAL:

To devise and implement individualized programs for students who havespecial needs which prevent them from learning through traditional means.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct instruction to students in resource learning environment or team-teaching with general education teachers. Facilitates case management services to students eligible for special education.
• Evaluates the progress of students eligible for special education.
• Communicates with parents regarding questions and concerns they may have relating to the students’ programs and services.
• Collaborates with General Education teachers to ensure appropriate instruction and supports for students eligible for special education.
• Develops and implements IEPs and related documents for assigned students.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Special Education Administrator or Building Principal.

SALARY:

Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies

You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search "Notice of Nondiscrimination"

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resource Department
• 52585 Dequindre Road
• Rochester, Michigan 48307
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]