Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant

Memspa; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton RESA in Charlotte, Michigan seeks a Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant to support evaluation and eligibility decisions and help develop IEPs for students who qualify for special education. This 0.9 FTE, full-time position collaborates with teachers, administrators, and related service staff to set academic targets and identify supports, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

The role requires ongoing communication with staff and families, and a commitment to supporting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience, with at least two years serving students with disabilities in a special education setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing/evaluating students for special education eligibility.
• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students who qualify.
• Identify academic targets and supports needed for student success.

Skills

Instructional consultations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in special education

Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Job description

Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant

Deadline: September 24, 2026
District/Organization: Eaton RESA
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $48,104 – $91,629

Note: Position is for 0.9 FTE

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, the testing teacher consultant will assist in assessing/evaluating studentsforspecialeducation eligibility andassistin determiningwhatissuesareaffectingthestudents’learning.Theteacherconsultant willworkcloselywithlocal district teachers, administrators, and related service staff to developIndividual Education Plans (IEP) forstudentswho qualify for special education. The teacherconsultant fortesting will also assist in identifying academic targets for students and what supportsstudentsneed to besuccessful academically.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate an understanding ofcurrent federalandstate laws,and rules regardingchild find,evaluation,eligibility,LeastRestrictiveEnvironment(LRE),IndividualizedEducation Program (IEP) development andimplementation.

• Demonstrate knowledgeandunderstanding of childgrowth anddevelopment, knowledge ofassessments anddiagnosis andresearchrelated tolearning,instructionalstrategies,and classroommanagement.
• AssistteamswiththeReviewofExisting EvaluationData(REED)process,including coordination ofmeetings,and by completingstudentrecord reviews.
• Ability to conduct achievement assessmentsandclassroomobservationsto assist evaluationteams.
• Abilitytoassist teacherswith implementing strategies tocreatesuccess for students with disabilities.
• Abilitytomonitor students’ datatodemonstrateacademic and behavioralgrowth.
• Communicateindividual plans forstudents to staff tofacilitate a whole school approach tostudentimprovement.
• Workincollaborationwithschooladministrationtoaddresstheneedsofourmostat-risk learners,withthefocuson improvingacademics.
• Demonstrateenthusiasm andthe interpersonalskills to relatewith students, staff, administration,parents, andthecommunity.
• Providestaffdevelopment to promote increased competencyandimproved studentoutcomes.
• Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate,on staff committees, including MTSS teams.
• Participateinfaculty,school,parent,andcommunitymeetingsandprogramswiththe intent to share availableresources.
• Assist families with finding necessaryresources.
• Mustbeorganizedandabletomeettimelinesandmonthlydeadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and inwriting.
• Demonstratetheabilitytouseelectronic equipmentforword processing,datamanagement, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations,and telecommunications.
• Otherdutiesassignedbythedirectorand/orsupervisorasdeemednecessaryandappropriate which are in accordance with contractual rules and legalguidelines.

Theabovestatementsareintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandlevelofwork being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustivelistofalljobdutiesthatmaybeperformedbysuchaperson.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a master’s degree in special education.

PossessavalidMichiganteachingcertificatewithaspecialeducationendorsement.(LD preferred).

Completedaminimumofthreeyearsofsatisfactoryteachingexperience,notlessthantwo years of which shall be in teaching students with a disability in a special education classroom.

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated ability working with a wide age range of children and young adults.

Demonstratedinstructionalconsultationskillsincludingoutstandingorganizationand communication.

Evidenceoftheability toworkwith awidevarietyofparents,professionalstaffand non-professionalstaff.

Previous experience in Collaborative EvaluationTeams.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated skills in special education programming andassessment
• Demonstrated organizational and coordinationskills
• Knowledge of casework and client interviewingtechniques
• Knowledgeofcommunityorganizationsandservicesavailabletoindividualswith disabilities
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used inteaching exceptional children
• Knowledgeof stateandfederallawspertainingtospecialeducationandcompliance
• Effectivefacilitation, coaching,andleadershipskillsatagroupandindividuallevel
• Abilitytoplanandconducttrainingconferencespertainingtospecialeducationfor administrators andteachers

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical demands of the job are as follows:

• Sitting–possibility of long periods oftime
• Standing –some
• Walking –some
• Bending –some
• Stooping –some
• Lifting – involves some moving/lifting ofsupplies

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• MustmaintaincurrentStateofMichiganTeacherorTeacherConsultantendorsementin an area of special education in the State of Michigan, or meet the requirements for this endorsement

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• This position will require that the employee provide his or her own transportation for job-relatedtravel.
• The employee must exercise discretion and confidentiality in dealing with students, staff andoperations.

Eaton Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at 1790 E.PackardHwy,Charlotte Michigan to handleinquiriesregarding the nondiscrimination policies.Telephone [phone]