Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant

Lansingschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is seeking a Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant to provide academic, behavioral, and special education support to students, staff, and families. The role collaborates with school teams to monitor progress, plan interventions, and ensure IDEA compliance.

Responsibilities include supporting problem-solving teams, assisting with referrals and evaluations, and delivering staff development on accommodations and instructional strategies to promote student success

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and Teacher Consultant approval by the Michigan Department of Education.
• Experience with learning disabilities and emotional impairment preferred.
• Knowledge of child growth, assessments, and research related to learning.
• Understanding of Child Study Teams and special education requirements.
• Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Ability to use word processing, data management, and presentation tools.
• Attend required staff meetings and participate on staff committees.
• Share resources with families and staff.
• Deliver staff development sessions to boost competency and student success.

Responsibilities

• Meet timelines and monthly deadlines.
• Assist families with finding necessary resources.
• Monitor students’ data to demonstrate growth.
• Develop and monitor goals for students and criteria for success.
• Communicate individual plans to staff for a whole-school approach.
• Collaborate with administration to support at-risk learners.
• Provide staff with information to develop interventions.
• Support MET and Child Study Teams via data review and planning.
• Identify and report child abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data monitoring

Collaboration with teams

Intervention planning

Public speaking

English proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree and Teacher Consultant approval

Tools

Word processing software

Data management software

Presentation software

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire a Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant. The SE Testing TC provides academic, behavioral, and special education support services to students, staff, and families. This position collaborates with school teams to support at‑risk learners through intervention planning, data monitoring, consultation, and multidisciplinary evaluation processes. Responsibilities include supporting problem‑solving and Child Study Teams, assisting with special education referrals and evaluations, monitoring student progress, communicating intervention plans, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, MARSE, district procedures, and required timelines. The role also provides consultation to staff regarding accommodations, behavioral supports, instructional strategies, and educational programming to promote student success within the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and prior approval as a Teacher Consultant by the Michigan Department of Education
• Learning disability and emotional impairment experience preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, knowledge of assessments and diagnosis and research related to learning, instructional strategies, and classroom management
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Teams and special education assessment and program requirements
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications
• Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees
• Participate in faculty, school, parent, and community meetings and programs with the intent to share available resources
• Conduct or provide staff development sessions to promote an increased competency and increase student participation in academic success

Student Support and Intervention Responsibilities

• Must be able to meet timelines and monthly deadlines
• Assist families with finding necessary resources
• Monitor students’ data to demonstrate academic and behavioral growth
• Develop and monitor goals for students and the criteria for success
• Communicate individual plans for students to staff to facilitate a whole school approach to student improvement
• Work in collaboration with school administration to address the needs of our most at‑risk learners, with the focus on improving academics
• Provide staff with essential information to develop interventions for academic and behavioral success
• Support problem‑solving teams and Child Study Teams through consultation, data review, and intervention planning
• Identify and report child abuse and neglect
• Other duties as assigned

Evaluation and Consultation Responsibilities

• Support the special education referral, evaluation, and reevaluation process in compliance with IDEA, MARSE, district procedures, and required timelines
• Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) processes, including the review of existing evaluation data and assessment planning
• Conduct educational evaluations and assist in gathering, interpreting, and communicating assessment data to determine student eligibility and educational needs
• Collaborate with general education staff, special education staff, related service providers, administrators, and families regarding evaluation procedures, student progress, and eligibility recommendations
• Prepare, organize, and maintain evaluation documentation and reports in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings and provide input regarding student performance, assessment results, accommodations, interventions, and programming recommendations
• Provide consultation to instructional staff regarding accommodations, interventions, behavioral supports, and instructional strategies for students with disabilities and at‑risk learners
• Assist staff in understanding and implementing special education evaluation procedures, compliance expectations, intervention documentation requirements, and eligibility criteria
• Provide consultation and recommendations to support student placement, programming decisions, and access to the least restrictive environment
• Utilize student data, progress monitoring tools, and educational records to support instructional decision‑making and compliance with special education requirements

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces
• Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties; occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication
• Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.