Teacher Consultant

MEMSPA; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid sick and personal days

Job summary

MEMSPA seeks a licensed educator to provide direct and indirect services to students with special needs and to lead instructional planning across general and special education. The role includes chairing IEPs, coordinating district resources, and serving as a liaison with local districts.

Requires a master’s degree in education, Michigan special education endorsement, and at least three years teaching, including two in special education. Travel and driving responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience, with at least 2 years in a special education classroom.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement required.
• Teacher Consultant approval from the Department of Education or eligibility for such approval.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Chairs or participates in IEP meetings for students with disabilities.
• Provide direct services to students with disabilities as designated by the IEP.
• Consult with school personnel regarding educational needs, modified curricula, and mobility in the classroom.
• Consult with parents of students with disabilities regarding educational planning.
• Design instructional goals and objectives with school staff and parents.
• Prepare written reports of student progress at year’s end.

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement

Teacher Consultant approval from Department of Education or eligible for such approval

Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record

Job description

Deadline: November 9, 2026
District/Organization: Jackson County Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Annual

Summary: Provide direct and indirect service to individual students receiving special education. Provide instructional leadership to general education and special education teachers. Schedule and chair IEPs for students on teacher consultant caseload and assigned special education classrooms. Serve as a liaison and consultant to local school districts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform; other duties may be assigned)

• Participate in diagnostic activities for re-evaluation of students on caseload.
• Chairs or participates in individualized education planning (IEP’s) on students with disabilities.
• Provide direct service to students with disabilities as designated by the IEP.
• Provide consultation to school personnel regarding educational needs of students, such as assignments, modified curriculum, mobility in the classroom.
• Provide consultation to parents of students with disabilities.
• Works closely with other school staff in designing instructional goals and objectives for each student.
• Prepare written reports of student progress at close of every year.
• Chair annual review meetings on students with disabilities. Design new objectives, plan schedule with input from school personnel and parents.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required for this position. In-person attendance requirements may vary and will be determined by the supervisor.

Education and/or Experience:

• Required master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
• Show evidence of minimum of 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience, not less than 2 years of which shall be in teaching in a special education classroom.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement
• Teacher Consultant approval from Department of Education or eligible for such approval.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Knowledge in developmental patterns, programming and instructional strategies for students with disabilities. Broad knowledge of occupations and prerequisite skills needed for job entry.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Placement on the Special Education Salary Schedule depends on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $60,596 – $112,740. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick, and personal business days.