Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher

Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher JobID: 4154 Position Type: Special Education and Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 10/30/2026Location: Great Lakes Elementary SchoolDate Available: TBD Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HidePosition: Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher Posting Dates: October 30, 2026 Until FilledReports To: Great Lakes Elementary PrincipalBeginning: TBD Minimum starting salary for all certified teachers is $55,000. Go here to read more about our passion of supporting new teachers. Qualifications: Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement required.Knowledge of evidence-based instruction, behavior supports, and IEP developmentAbility to implement positive behavior support plans for students with a range of needs, including those with autismStrong collaboration skills with general education staff, families, and support service providersFamiliarity with Michigan special education laws and compliance requirementsJob Responsibilities: Provide targeted small group and/or individualized instruction aligned with students' IEP goalsDevelop and implement effective lesson plans using evidence-based instructional strategies Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, including those with autism and other developmental differencesImplement behavior support plans and positive behavior interventions consistentlyCollaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and differentiated instructionConduct assessments and monitor student progress toward IEP goalsWrite and maintain accurate, compliant IEPs in collaboration with IEP teamsParticipate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and student support team meetings Maintain communication with families regarding student progress and strategies for supportUse data to inform instruction and adjust interventions as neededProvide accommodations and modifications to=ensure student access to the general education curriculumManage and organize documentation, schedules, and caseload responsibilitiesSupport transitions between instructional settings (general education, small group, etc.) Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., speech, OT, social work, BCBA)Foster student independence and a positive classroom environmentStay current with best practices and special education laws and policiesPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.The worker is subject to environmental conditions.The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance. POST IMMEDIATELY Apply online at www.westottawa.netThe West Ottawa Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District's Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board's non-discrimination policies and address any complaint of discrimination.Preparing All Students to be College, Career, and Life Ready