Resource Room Teacher(Upper Elementary) - Bert Goens Learning Center 2026-27 School year

Learning Center; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Van Buren ISD Learning Center in Lawrence, MI seeks a Resource Room Teacher (Upper Elementary) to plan individualized instructional programs for students on the autism spectrum. The teacher collaborates with support staff to meet student needs and track progress toward goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Education, Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement, and prior experience with significant disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in special education required.
• Experience working with students with significant disabilities; center-based programming.
• Skillset includes instructional and behavior management.
• Familiarity with behavior modification, language disorders, daily living/social skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in educational planning.
• Demonstrate effective instructional and behavior management.
• Deliver programs to meet individual student needs.
• Coordinate with classroom aide/tutor and parents.
• Maintain records reflecting student progress and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with staff and agencies to support students.

Skills

Instructional skills

Behavior management

ASD knowledge

Collaboration with staff

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Special Education endorsement

Job description

Resource Room Teacher(Upper Elementary) - Bert Goens Learning Center 2026-27 School year

Van Buren Intermediate School District LEARNING CENTER - Lawrence, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5684914
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

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:

Bert Goens Learning Center

705 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor's degree in education required

Certification :

Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education required

Work Experience :

Previous experience working with students with significant disabilities; and/or center based programming

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 of young adults with ASD or cognitive impairment
• 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 on the ASD spectrum and other cognitive impairments (under direction of the school nurse)

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in educational planning.
• 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 aide/tutor.
• 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.
• Regular and reliable, in person attendance.
• 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

Contact Information

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