Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District Looking for Teacher Consultant at Cadillac, MI Full Time

TEACHER CONSULTANT

DATE OF POSITION OPENING

On or about August 16, 2022

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The individual selected for this position will be responsible to provide assessment and coordination of special education evaluations, “move in” students, and other related support services for local school district special education programs

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses data-based decision making to cooperatively lead a problem-solving model in dealing with student academic and with behavioral concerns
• Consults with principals, special and general education staff members, administrators and parents/guardians to assist students in making academic progress
• Reviews, analyzes and revises implementation plans and interventions as part of a problem-solving diagnostic team
• Monitors the integrity of instructional strategies and plans
• Provides analysis and interpretation of information and data in oral and written reports through Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) reports identifying potential special education eligible students
• Attends relevant Individualized Educational Planning (IEP)
• Is a resource for academic accommodations and best practice instructional strategies for local school district Special Education teachers
• Assists in an ongoing review and follow up of instructional strategies for students
• Explains due process procedures to parents and school staff
• Recommends and/or participates in the development of alternative academic and behavior strategies to staff and parents
• Serves as a liaison between the ISD and local school district, as needed
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Records/Reports

• Collects and provides necessary data for required reports
• Provides ISD Special Education administration with the necessary information required for monitoring activities
• Attends scheduled administrative/staff meetings
• Maintains working files for T/C cases

In-Service

• Develops and implements in-service training programs for general and special education personnel, parents of students with disabilities, and the general public, as needed
• Actively keeps abreast of current research and innovative techniques through educational journals, workshops, conferences, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or its equivalent
• Full approval by the State Board of Education as a Special Education Teacher
• A minimum of three years of satisfactory teaching experience including at least two years of experience teaching students with disabilities in a Special Education classroom
• A demonstrated ability to work as a team member on a variety of teams
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• A demonstrated competence in integrating technology in the educational environment
• A demonstrated ability to organize time, energy and workload in order to meet job-related responsibilities and assignments

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with problem-solving through data-based decision making
• Experience in developing academic and behavioral assessments, accommodations and interventions
• Experience with various assessments, data collection systems, analysis and interpretation of data, etc.
• Background in learning and behavior management
• Experience with training and monitoring the implementation of a variety of research- based programs
• Endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff members
• Knowledge of Special Education law
• Knowledge and experience in working with students with disabilities

WAGES AND BENEFITS

According to the Professional Association contract

HOURS TO BE WORKED

7.5 hours daily

CALENDAR

Professional staff school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Qualified applicants must submit:

• Application (online by going to the WMISD Website: https://wmisd.org/job-postings/

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of college or university transcripts
• Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the candidate’s work experience and abilities.

Please submit application materials to:

Trina Scott, Human Resources Assistant

Wexford-Missaukee ISD

Email: humanresources@wmisd.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Position will remain open until filled.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, Age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For more information contact the Superintendent at 9907 E. 13th Street, Cadillac, MI, 49601 or (231) 876-2260.