Special Education Resource Teacher

Position Type:
Special Education/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
8/28/2026

Location:
Pattengill Elementary School

District:
Berkley School District


POSITION: Special Education Resource Teacher


LOCATION: Pattengill Elementary School (K-5)

START DATE: Immediate Start Available

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule

JOB GOAL: Deliver instruction to K-5th grade students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required with Special Education endorsement
• Experience working with students at the K-5 level preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Plan coherent units of study, lessons, and activities with clear learning objectives
• Plan and develop appropriate assessments to monitor and evaluate each student's progress
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate IEP and related meetings and paperwork
• Plan for appropriate use of materials and resources that motivate students to learn.

Classroom Environment

• Organize classroom space and manage classroom instruction and procedures so students know what they are expected to do and learn.
• Create learning environment of mutual respect and rapport that supports learning, as well as a sense of physical and emotional safety for all
• Provide behavioral directions in a calm, clear, and professional manner
• Use a variety of strategies so students enjoy an engaging, positive, and effective culture for learning.

Instruction

• Develop and follow through on instructional plans, differentiate and modify to meet each student's specific needs
• Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques
• Communicate positively, clearly, and accurately with students
• Engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning
• Provide both formative and summative feedback in a timely and clear manner
• Be flexible and responsive to student differences
• Use technology as an instructional tool, when appropriate
• Use differentiated materials, content, activities, instructional strategies, assessments to meet the needs of all students

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect thoughtfully on teaching practices and modify plans and strategies to improve instruction
• Participate actively and positively in assignment-related workshops, seminars, coursework, etc.,
• Dialogue positively with colleagues to continue professional growth
• Build and maintain rapport with students, staff and families
• Collect and utilize student data, and share with students and families to improve outcomes
• Develop a process to communicate with families and students to share progress

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled

District Vision

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process.

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973