Special Education Resource Teacher at Crestwood School District in Dearborn Hts, MI

Job description

SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER POSITION SUMMARY Crestwood School District seeks a dedicated, collaborative, student-centered Secondary Special Education Resource Room Teacher to provide specially designed instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities. The teacher develops, implements, and monitors Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), delivers targeted academic and functional instruction, and supports students' access to and success in the general education curriculum. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong instructional practices, effective case management, and a commitment to inclusive education. This position requires ongoing collaboration with general education teachers, families, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate services and make meaningful progress toward their educational goals. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an appropriate special education endorsement (SM, SA, or SV), consistent with the position's assigned responsibilities and applicable Michigan requirements. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), and applicable state and federal special education requirements. Understanding of specially designed instruction, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instruction, including foundational reading skills, reading intervention, and mathematics intervention. Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and progress-monitoring practices. Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, classroom-management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet required timelines, and maintain accurate documentation. Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with students, families, colleagues, and support personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instruction and Student Support Plan, develop, and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with students' IEP goals, identified needs, and applicable grade-level academic standards. Provide individualized and small-group instruction in the resource room and other appropriate educational settings as determined by students' IEPs. Deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions in foundational literacy, reading comprehension, written expression, mathematics, and other identified areas of need. Differentiate instruction and implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, and instructional supports to ensure meaningful access to the general education curriculum. Utilize assessment data, diagnostic information, classroom performance, and ongoing progress monitoring to identify instructional needs and adjust instruction. Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive instructional practices, implement IEP requirements, and promote student success in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Develop and implement effective instructional and behavioral strategies that support students' academic, social-emotional, and functional development. Establish a structured, safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes student independence, positive behavior, and academic achievement. Integrate appropriate instructional technology, assistive technology, and adaptive materials to support student learning. IEP Development, Implementation, and Compliance Serve as a special education case manager for assigned students, coordinating the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of their IEPs. Develop legally compliant IEPs that include accurate present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP), measurable