Provides instruction, assessments, and academic support for students with varying disabilities identified as needing special education programming and services; Research, identify, obtain and provide instructional materials to support students' educational academic and functional needs; Provides appropriate academic achievement assessments to students to determine their strengths and weaknesses for the use of creating Individualized Education Plans; Develops comprehensive IEPs that address the students' academic and functional needs and develops measurable goals and objectives that address learning gaps; Progress monitors the programming and services for effectiveness and makes necessary changes to support the growth of the students; Provides quarterly progress reports to parents/guardians, and keeps the classroom teacher, parents and school administrator up to date on student progress; Completes necessary paperwork to maintain compliance with IDEA and MARSE; Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and abides by said laws and regulations with emphasis on persons with disabilities; Addresses the needs of the school, student, families, and community by collaborating with team members from the Student Development Department and the schools to design a holistic approach to any barriers or problems with the educational process; Promotes family support of students' learning experiences within the context of culturally responsive understanding and competencies; Provides services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offers students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience; Provides appropriate scheduling that minimizes the interference with core instruction; Confers with the classroom teacher developing strategies/interventions and assisting with accommodations and modifications within the classroom; Develops and provides training and educational programs that address the goals and mission of the educational institution; Assists students and their families in gaining access to formal and informal community and/or educational resources that will support the goals of the students; Collaborates with outside providers, when necessary, to coordinate services for students who receive services from outside agencies; Assists in the evaluation of effective departmental, school-based, system, community, and statewide programs; Maintains accurate case records and documentation, and meets required deadlines; Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills; and, Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience: Holds a valid Michigan teaching certificate from an accredited educational program in the field of special education; Experience planning lessons and providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities and/or student teaching experience working with students with disabilities; Strong communication skills, verbal and written; Knowledge of the rules and regulations of IDEA and MARSE; Cohesive team ethic; ability to work with others to create comprehensive Independent Educational Plans; and, Proven success in implementing systems for record and case management.