Special Education Resource Room Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Special Education Resource Room Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 15997Position Type:Special Education/Special Education TeacherDate Posted:4/20/2026Location:Harvey Swanson ElementaryDistrict:Brandon School District Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION: Special Education Resource Room Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)LOCATION: Harvey-Swanson Elementary SchoolDescription of the District:The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 550 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight-knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.Position Summary:The Special Education Resource Room Teacher serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) who have a variety of abilities. The teacher will provide core academic instruction across to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Elementary EducationValid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement, preferably CI or ASDMust be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certificationExperience working with elementary-aged, special education students is preferredExperience with a diverse student and parent population is preferredExperience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) is preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instructional practicesProficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance lawsProficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education lawKnowledge of PBIS practicesExceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationshipsAbility to work collaboratively with students, staff and parentsAbility to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communicationAbility to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support.Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroomAbility to coordinate paraprofessional staffResponsibilities:Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionallySchedule, attend and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings within required timeframes.Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standardsCollaborate, create and implement rigorous lessons that are engaging, meaningful and aligned with the student's IEP, the District and State standards by grade and subject matterConfer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other professionals to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promoted students' educational, physical, and social developmentProvide ongoing support for general education teachers (including curriculum adaptations, behavior management, meeting IEP objectives, etc.Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies and regularly communicate with parents and the school teamConduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groupsAdhere to the District's policiesOther duties as assignedREPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services and School PrincipalWORKDAY/WEEK: Per Building ScheduleSTARTING DATE: Start of the 2026-2027 school yearCOMPENSATION: Per the BEA Master AgreementPOSTING DATE: 04/21/2026POSTING DEADLINE:Internal: 04/23/2026External: Until FilledThe Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.