Teacher - Elementary Resource Room - 26-27

Various Locations; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking an Elementary Resource Room teacher for multiple locations in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The role focuses on developing and implementing evidence-based instructional, communication, and behavioral supports for students with disabilities under IEPs, serving as a case manager and coordinating with related service providers.

You must have a bachelor's or graduate degree in special education and a valid Michigan teaching certificate; endorsements in K-12 SA, SE,

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's or graduate degree in special education.
• Must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Endorsements sought: K-12 SA, SE, SM or SV.
• Endorsements preferred: SM (Learning Disability), EI (Emotional Impairment), or SV (Autism).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and consult with teachers, related services providers, parents and administration.
• Evaluate and implement strategies and interventions for students with disabilities to develop and promote skills and behaviors necessary for social, behavioral and academic success.
• Coordinate support for students mainstreamed into the general education curriculum.
• Analyze data to plan individual instructional interventions and positive behavior support plans.
• Maintain compliance per IDEA and MARSE including MET/IEP process, timelines, and eligibility criteria.
• Determine targeted goals and monitor student progress.
• Instruct students on the proper use of technology, materials, and equipment.
• Manage all activities of the assigned paraprofessionals providing services for students.

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in special education

Michigan teaching certificate

K-12 SA endorsement

SE endorsement

SM endorsement

SV endorsement

Job description

Teacher - Elementary Resource Room - 26-27

Utica Community School District – Various Locations – Sterling Heights, Michigan – Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886853

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Special Education > Consulting Teacher

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Job Description

Learning Center teachers will develop and implement evidence-based instructional, communication, and behavioral support for students in collaboration with related service providers per the Individual Education Program (IEP). They will function as case managers and ensure compliant individualized education, while supporting the vision and mission of Utica Community Schools by demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence.

Reports To: Building Administrator

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's or graduate degree in special education
• Must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate
• Endorsements sought: K-12 SA, SE, SM or SV
• Endorsements preferred: SM (Learning Disability) EI (Emotional Impairment), or SV (Autism)

Description

• Collaborate and consult with teachers, related services providers, parents and administration.
• Evaluate and implement strategies and interventions for students with disabilities to develop and promote skills and behaviors necessary for social, behavioral and academic success.
• Coordinate support for students mainstreamed into the general education curriculum.
• Analyze data to plan individual instructional interventions and positive behavior support plans.
• Maintain compliance per IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) including the MET/IEP process, timelines, and eligibility criteria.
• Determine targeted goals and monitor student progress.
• Instruct students on the proper use of technology, materials, and equipment.
• Manage all activities of the assigned paraprofessionals providing services for students.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]