Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Location: Harvey-Swanson Elementary School

Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 500 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight-knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth.

Position Summary: The Special Education Resource Room Teacher serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) who have a variety of abilities. The teacher will provide core academic instruction across to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement
• Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification
• Experience working with elementary-aged, special education students is preferred
• Experience with a diverse student and parent population is preferred
• Experience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instructional practices
• Proficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance laws
• Proficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education law
• Knowledge of PBIS practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support
• Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroom
• Ability to coordinate paraprofessional staff

Responsibilities:

• Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
• Schedule, attend and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings within required timeframes
• Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standards
• Collaborate, create and implement rigorous lessons that are engaging, meaningful and aligned with the student's IEP, the District and State standards by grade and subject matter
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other professionals to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promoted students' educational, physical, and social development
• Provide ongoing support for general education teachers (including curriculum adaptations, behavior management, meeting IEP objectives, etc.)
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies and regularly communicate with parents and the school team
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
• Adhere to the District's policies

Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and School Principal

Workday/Week: Per Building Schedule

Starting Date: August 25, 2027

Compensation: Per the BEA Master Agreement

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin.