Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant

The Lansing School District is seeking a Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant to provide academic, behavioral, and special education support services to students, staff, and families. The successful candidate will collaborate with school teams to support at-risk learners through intervention planning, data monitoring, consultation, and multidisciplinary evaluation processes.

Requirements

• Master's Degree and prior approval as a Teacher Consultant by the Michigan Department of Education
• Learning disability and emotional impairment experience preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, knowledge of assessments and diagnosis and research related to learning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Teams and special education assessment and program requirements.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Participate in faculty, school, parent, and community meetings and programs with the intent to share available resources.
• Conduct or provide staff development sessions to promote an increased competency and increase student participation in academic success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan (DMEA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance