Special Education Resource Teacher

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley School District is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher to deliver instruction to K-5 students per their IEPs. The role requires coordinating related meetings and ensuring instruction aligns with individualized goals.

Immediate start available; the position follows the district's teacher salary schedule. Candidates should hold a Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement and preferred experience with elementary students.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience working with K-5 students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan coherent units of study, lessons, and activities with clear objectives.
• Develop assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Coordinate IEP meetings and related paperwork.
• Create engaging learning environments with safety and respect.
• Differentiate and modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Use technology to support instruction and learning.

Skills

IEP development

Differentiation

Student assessment

Technology use

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Special Education endorsement

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
  

POSITION: Special Education Resource Teacher

LOCATION: Pattengill Elementary School (K-5)

START DATE: Immediate Start Available

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule

JOB GOAL: Deliver instruction to K-5th grade students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required with Special Education endorsement
• Experience working with students at the K-5 level preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Plan coherent units of study, lessons, and activities with clear learning objectives
• Plan and develop appropriate assessments to monitor and evaluate each student's progress
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate IEP and related meetings and paperwork
• Plan for appropriate use of materials and resources that motivate students to learn.
• Organize classroom space and manage classroom instruction and procedures so students know what they are expected to do and learn.
• Create learning environment of mutual respect and rapport that supports learning, as well as a sense of physical and emotional safety for all
• Provide behavioral directions in a calm, clear, and professional manner
• Use a variety of strategies so students enjoy an engaging, positive, and effective culture for learning.

Instruction

• Develop and follow through on instructional plans, differentiate and modify to meet each student's specific needs
• Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques
• Communicate positively, clearly, and accurately with students
• Engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning
• Provide both formative and summative feedback in a timely and clear manner
• Be flexible and responsive to student differences
• Use technology as an instructional tool, when appropriate
• Use differentiated materials, content, activities, instructional strategies, assessments to meet the needs of all students

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect thoughtfully on teaching practices and modify plans and strategies to improve instruction
• Participate actively and positively in assignment-related workshops, seminars, coursework, etc.,
• Dialogue positively with colleagues to continue professional growth
• Build and maintain rapport with students, staff and families
• Collect and utilize student data, and share with students and families to improve outcomes
• Develop a process to communicate with families and students to share progress

District Vision

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process.

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Postings current as of 8/30/2026 2:37:06 PM CST.