Resource Room Teacher - Smith Elementary and Eriksson Elementary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is seeking a Resource Room Teacher for Smith Elementary and Eriksson Elementary. The role involves providing targeted instruction within a resource room setting and collaborating with general education teachers to support equity-focused, differentiated instruction for all students.

The position emphasizes inclusive practices, behavior supports, and RTI-informed interventions, with potential cross-campus responsibilities and orientation for new hires.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate with at least one special education endorsement.
• Learning Disabilities endorsement is preferred.
• Resource Room teachers deliver explicit instruction and provide inclusive coaching in classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver explicit instruction in all required areas.
• Provide inclusive coaching support in classrooms.
• Serve students in both push-in and pull-out models.
• Provide academic and behavioral supports to students.
• Position may include co-teaching with general education teachers.

Skills

Special Education

Resource Room

Co-teaching

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate

Special Education Endorsement

Learning Disabilities Endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Resource Room Teacher - Smith Elementary and Eriksson Elementary JobID: 1707

• Position Type: Special Education Teaching/ Resource Room Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: TO BE DETERMINED
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

POSITION

ResourceRoomTeacher

LOCATION

.50 Smith Elementary and .50 Eriksson Elementary

Plymouth-Cantoniseeking toemployculturallyresponsiveteacherswhowillbeabletosupport andsustainequity-focusedinstructionforalllearners. Theseeducatorscreatehighachieving learningenvironments.Theyidentifyandsystematically applydifferentiated instructionand assessmentthatimprovesachievementforalllearnersfromall racialgroups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate with at least one (1) special education endorsement. Applicants with the Learning Disabilities (SM) endorsement are preferred.

Resource Room teachers deliver explicit instruction in all required areas. They also provide inclusive coaching support in classrooms. Students are seen in both push in and pull out models. Resource Room teachers provide both academic and behavioral supports.

Position may also include co-teaching with general education teachers.

RELEVANT UNDERSTANDINGS AND COMPETENCIES

Awarenessofthephysical,social,emotionalandmentaldevelopmentofthelearner.

Proficientandknowledgeableinthecoresubjectareas.

Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is child-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.

Familiaritywithculturallyrelevantpedagogyandbeabletoincludethispedagogyinhis/herteachingpractices.

Understandingofpertinentlearninginterventionpractices,suchasResponseto Intervention (RTI).

Workscollaborativelywithcolleaguesinprofessionallearningcommunities.

Knowledgeandpracticewithformativeandsummativeassessmentstoevaluateand improvestudentachievement.

Background in behavior management and supports.

Background in social emotional learning supports.

EVALUATION

Performanceofthispositionwillbeevaluatedinaccordance with provisionsoftheBoard'sPolicyonEvaluationofCertificatedPersonnel.

BEGINNING DATE

August 25, 2026 New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation August 19-21, 2026.

SALARY

PCEA Salary Schedule

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. 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. 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.