Teacher Consultant at Ottawa Area Center School
OAISD Description:
The Ottawa Area Center is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide Special Education consultative services in the areas of instruction, school improvement, curriculum, behavior, research, and professional development activities to support the administrators and instructional staff at the Ottawa Area Center. Characteristics of the ideal candidate include flexibility, positivity, confidence, solution-focused mindset, strong communication and leadership skills, initiative, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Job Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
Provide instructional support and coaching to classroom teachers
Work side-by-side with teachers in the classroom as needed
Help implement new teaching strategies or behavior plans
Model a variety of instructional strategies
Problem-solve challenging situations with teachers
May hold a caseload of students at times to support unique students needs
Collaboration with Curriculum Consultant, Teacher Consultant and Behavior Consultant on instructional practices
Work alongside staff to improve best practices in IEP writing and classroom instruction
Collaborate with staff on data collection, data tracking, and/or data graphing
Mentor new staff and help provide onboarding support
Provide technical support to ensure compliance with state and federal law
Plan/lead sessions of professional development with the director or assistant director
Mediate disagreements between staff members
Lead committees in areas of best practice
Participate in weekly leadership team meetings
Working with teachers on instructional strategies and coaching
Coordinating activities that support school improvement initiatives/goals
Curriculum development
Review of "effective practices" research
Planning professional development activities
Acting as community partnership liaison
Providing input to the evaluation process through classroom observations and walkthroughs
Mentoring novice or developing teachers
Qualifications:
Position requires knowledge of and experience in the provision of Special Education services to low incidence populations and/or center-based programs. Minimum of three years of teaching experience in Special Education required. Must meet MI qualifications for Special Education Teacher Consultant approval (Minimum of Master's degree and three years of experience). Successful experience in a leadership/consultative role preferred.
Reports to: Director of Ottawa Area Center
Schedule: Full Time; Year Round Calendar: 200 days
Compensation: Per OAISD schedule ($76,725). Full benefits package included or cash in lieu as an option if benefits are not needed.
