Resource Room Teacher / TC

The Role: As an Elementary Resource Room Teacher at South Redford, you will serve as the primary case manager and instructional leader for a caseload of elementary students (K–5) with a range of disabilities. You will deliver specially designed instruction in the resource room and push into general education classrooms to co-teach and support students in the least restrictive environment. You will consult with general education colleagues, collaborate with related service providers, and partner with families to support each student's progress.

What You'll Do: Case-manage a caseload of elementary students with IEPs, including writing and facilitating annual IEPs, reevaluations, and IEP team meetings. Deliver evidence-based specially designed instruction in pull-out settings aligned to each student's IEP goals. Co-teach and provide push-in support in general education classrooms using recognized co-teaching models. Deliver evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading for students with reading disabilities. Deliver evidence-based math interventions using explicit, systematic instruction and progress monitoring. Consult with general education teachers on accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction. Provide expertise to the MTSS team on students who may need evaluation and on tier 2 and tier 3 interventions. Conduct FBAs and develop, implement, and monitor BIPs in coordination with the building team. Collect, graph, and analyze daily instructional and behavioral data to drive decisions. Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, school psychologists, and building administrators. Support Read by Grade Three implementation, including Individual Reading Improvement Plans (IRIPs) for K–3 students on caseload. Communicate with families in accessible, culturally responsive ways.

What You Bring: RequiredValid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (SM, SB, SD, SJ, or applicable legacy or cross-categorical endorsement) qualifying you to serve students under MARSE.Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Working knowledge of IDEA, MARSE, Section 504, FERPA, and Michigan's seclusion and restraint law (MCL 380.1307 et seq.).Working knowledge of evidence-based instruction, IEP development, and progress monitoring. Willingness to obtain and maintain certification in a district-approved nonviolent crisis intervention program (such as CPI).Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within the first 60 days).Strong collaborative and communication skills for co-teaching and family partnership. Commitment to equity and high expectations for every learner.

Preferred: Master's degree in special education, literacy, curriculum and instruction, or a related field. Multiple special education endorsements enabling service to a cross-categorical caseload. Training or credentialing in structured literacy, the science of reading, or LETRS.Training in evidence-based math interventions. Demonstrated experience with co-teaching models and push-in service delivery. Working knowledge of assistive technology tools and platforms. Experience with a special education case management platform and progress monitoring systems.

What We Offer: Competitive salary based on education and verified experience (per the SREA Master Agreement).Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits. MPSERS retirement participation. District-paid nonviolent crisis intervention training and recertification. Active collaboration with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT, social work, school psychology).Mentoring and induction support for new teachers and teachers new to Michigan special education.

How to Apply: Submit your application through our careers page at southredford.org/jobs. Please include your resume, cover letter, a copy of your Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement, and three professional references. South Redford School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.