2026-2027 School Year Special Education Teacher Consultant

Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,500 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, "To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community."

SUMMARY:

The Teacher Consultant is primarily a teacher and a consultant. The Teacher Consultant will serve in a consultative/supportive role with staff, students, parents and representatives from local districts and community agencies. The Teacher Consultant will be responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of instructional programs within assigned areas

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's degree or higher, special education focus preferred
• Valid Michigan elementary or secondary teaching certificate with K-12 special education endorsement
• Familiarity with special education procedures, including the development, implementation and assessment of IEPs and Behavior Support Plans
• Knowledge and understand of state, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education
• Organization and time management skills

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional and evaluation services to students
• Provide consultation to special education and general education classroom staff in areas such as instructional methods, evaluation, effective time management and problem solving/conflict management
• Participate in Individualized Education Planning meetings as assigned
• Assist in the coordination of program/curriculum design, development and implementation
• Assist in the coordination of assigned student activities
• Assist with development of behavior plans
• Prepare reports to facilitate, document or evaluate programs and assigned duties
• Remain up-to-date on current methodologies and strategies for instructional programs for students with disabilities
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists social workers and other to develop individual educational programs for students
• Work with community agencies to coordinate the delivery of services to students
• Develop, implement, and evaluate applications of technology for instructional programs
• Assist in the coordination, development and implementation of transitional programs and services
• Provide consult services to alternative education students with an individualized development plan (IEP)
• Complete, in a timely fashion, all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by supervisors
• Participate as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) to assist in the evaluation of the educational needs of students, as needed
• Serve as a resource for the development of district plan goals related to the assigned area
• May serve as a resource person to local school district school improvement teams related to the assigned area
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of professional development
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate in curriculum development programs and in faculty committees
• Participate in building special education committee meetings
• Demonstrate an understanding of the district's mission, vision and strategic priorities and actively works to advance them through daily practice and professional conduct
• Contribute to the culture and climate of the district by modeling its core values, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment and serving as a committed representative of the district's identity and purpose in all interactions with students, families, staff and the broader community
• Read and be familiar with the School Student Handbook and Policy Manual of Marshall Public Schools; strict compliance with all rules, regulations and policies is required
• Meet all contractual obligations as outlined in the Marshall Teachers' Association Master Agreement
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the building principal

SALARY:

Per Marshall Teachers Association Contract - BA or MA

CONTRACT YEAR:

184 days

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision and life