Teacher Consultant

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,535 - 94,408; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Teacher Consultant to support scholars in accessing the general education curriculum. You will collaborate with teachers and administration to enhance scholar performance and ensure suitable programming.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree related to special education and have at least three years of effective teaching experience. The salary ranges from $52,535 to $94,408 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
• Minimum of three (3) consecutive years of highly effective or effective teaching experience in a special education program.
• Possess a current endorsement in any area of special education or is eligible for endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assist scholars to access and progress in the general education curriculum.
• Consult with education staff and administrators.
• Coordinate with building teams for scholar programming.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers

Knowledge of inclusion practices

Data analysis for scholar progress

Conflict resolution

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools Straight Elementary Building – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teacher Consultant

Job ID: 5720274

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TEACHER CONSULTANT

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

BARGAINING UNIT: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Special Education Supervisor

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self‑directed and productive members of society.

Job Summary

The role of the Teacher Consultant is to assure all scholars have access to, and can make progress in, the general education curriculum. The Teacher Consultant may consult with general education teachers/staff, special education teachers/staff, scholars, and administration. The Teacher Consultant coordinates and networks with building teams under the direction of administration to ensure the appropriate consideration of programming, academic, and behavioral success of scholars. The Teacher Consultant works under the supervision of a Special Education Supervisor/Principal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
• Minimum of three (3) consecutive years of highly effective or effective teaching experience in a special education program.
• Possess a current endorsement in any area of special education or is eligible for endorsement according to R340.1749 in MARSE.

Essential Job Functions

• Works collaboratively with teachers across general and special education environments to build capacity for instructional practices that increase scholar performance.
• Is knowledgeable of and supports inclusion in both theory and practice.
• Is knowledgeable in, and able to facilitate application of evidence‑based interventions across content areas for advancing scholar performance.
• Possesses knowledge of least restrictive environment to meet scholar needs.
• Acts in a teacher leader role to build capacity on behalf of quality instructional practices.
• Works collaboratively with curriculum consultants, teachers/instructional staff, and administration.
• Gathers, analyzes, applies, and reports data.
• Makes data‑based decisions for scholar growth.
• Implements complex systems of scholar support.
• Resolves conflict situations productively.
• Utilizes knowledge and application of curriculum standards to assist others.
• Demonstrates and supports Grand Rapids Public Schools Academic Plan, curriculum standards, and district initiatives.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of the purpose of IEP and its overall function as a process.
• Provides support for developing quality IEPs/Service Plans in accordance with Michigan Administrative Rules and IDEA.
• Supports the evaluation process for determination of eligibility (including REED, academic assessments, and Transition Conferences) as applicable.
• Provides support to building Scholar Success Team.
• Supports building teams with alternatives to suspensions and appropriate interventions for scholars.
• Participates in required meetings.
• Consults with supervisors and case managers with monitoring scholar progress across a variety of learning environments.
• May act as a proctor during District and State assessments.
• May provide direct service to scholars.
• Works with school staff in the identification, provision, and application of use of assistive technology devices.
• Provides support and training with district instructional materials and resources.
• Consults with case managers for transition support services as identified by the IEP.
• Consistently demonstrates dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PBIS

• Supports the work of the district in implementation of the CEIS Plan.
• May work exclusively with general education scholars.

Non-Public

• Participates in the development of non‑public school service plans.
• Provides progress monitoring for Related Services.

ADA Requirements

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of scholars.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non‑Discrimination/Accommodation Assistance

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Position Type and Salary

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $52,535 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Categories

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required