Resource Room Teacher – Special Education, Growth & Impact

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale Middle School is seeking a Resource Room Teacher to join a dedicated Special Education team. You will support students with diverse needs, provide targeted academic instruction, and collaborate with staff to implement individualized education plans.

You will maintain accurate records, contribute to IEP development, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure compliant and effective teaching practices for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for specified subject areas.
• Special Education endorsement, ASD, EI, and/or CI preferred.
• Knowledge of Dyslexia Law is preferred.
• Co‑teaching experience with evidence of success preferred.
• Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum.
• Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and behavior plans.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Must have a working knowledge of special education law.
• Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities including ASD, SLD, EI, CI, VI, HI, PI, OHI, SLI, and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Collect accurate ongoing data on student programming.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members/students/parents and the community.
• Provide direct instruction for special education certified students, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition.
• Provide direction to program paraeducators.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess students' progress.
• Development and maintenance of special education records.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.
• Proficient in facilitating, writing, and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans.
• Develop IEPs that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit.
• Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education.
• Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students.
• Assist students with basic needs, including feeding, toileting, etc.
• Ability to coordinate schedules of students within the program and/or job site placements.
• Ability to develop collaborative Transition services for students.
• Work collaboratively with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community Mental Health, Social Security, and ARC
• Maintain open and meaningful communication regarding all disabled students
• Maintain confidentiality of school related information.
• Participate in and utilize information gained in appropriate staff development.
• Demonstrates understanding of students' needs, and interacts appropriately with students, parents, and other employees.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementations; follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.

Skills

Michigan Certification

Special Education Endorsement

Dyslexia Law knowledge

Co-teaching experience

IEP goals/behavior plans

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Avondale Middle School is seeking a Resource Room Teacher to join a dedicated Special Education team. You will support students with diverse needs, provide targeted academic instruction, and collaborate with staff to implement individualized education plans.

You will maintain accurate records, contribute to IEP development, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure compliant and effective teaching practices for students with disabilities.