The WISD's Mission is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.

The WISD’s Vision is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary-spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.

SUMMARY:

The Teacher Consultant provides service to support locally-based and inclusive education. The Teacher Consultant works with, provides resources to, and instructs classroom staff, related services staff, local district teams and parents in the implementation of programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Washtenaw ISD Educational Equity Policy including concepts such as cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic and structural inequities
Facilitates in-services and other professional development activities which enable staff to develop skills associated with best practices in education.
Works collaboratively with local staff to assist in planning/modifying student schedules.
Works collaboratively to assist in locating, modifying, accommodating materials.
Participates in IEP team meetings, as appropriate.
Demonstrate operational knowledge of Internet and Web-related technologies
Demonstrates skills and comfort using the latest instructional online tools and technology
Knowledge of IDEA and MARSE rules.
Team member on the technical assistance planning team that assist local districts with compliance on State Performance Plan Indicators.
Knowledge of IEP and special education service compliance.
Attends and presents information at building team meetings, as needed.
Locates and disseminates information related to various disabilities.
Observes student(s) in classrooms or other school environments, as appropriate.
Required member of the Referral Team for students being referred into assigned programs
Communicates with parents/guardians as requested (only for LRE TCs with a caseload).
Communicates regularly with building and district administrators.
Consults/demonstrates teaching techniques with teacher and or team as appropriate.
Provides training/teaching/demonstrating lessons to students in general education (i.e. disability awareness, NVCI, peer supports, etc.).
Consults/develops teaching strategies with teacher and/or team.
Consults with team regarding behavior issues (assistance with development of FBA/BIPS).
Assists in evaluating supports for students.
Assists local evaluation team in the interpretation of disability specific assessments.
Uses appropriate technologies to accomplish instructional objectives.
Facilitates the implementation of general education experiences for students with disabilities including training teaching assistants, special education and general education teachers.
Collaborates with building administration, instructional staff, and other agencies to integrate students with disabilities into the classroom and community, with emphasis on involving families, adapting curriculum, facilitating natural supports, managing challenging behaviors and focusing instruction on long-term outcomes.
Supports the WISD vision to enhance achievement for all students.
Supports a team-based approach to problem solving.
Demonstrates skills in modifying and adapting curriculum.
Demonstrates skills in the assessment of behavior development behavior plan.
Maintains regular, predictable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree with certification in one or more areas of special education, including emotional impairment, cognitive impairment or ASD required.
Extensive experience in writing and understanding the components of an IEP.
Minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years teaching in a special education program required.
Extensive experience with and knowledge of behavior management principles.
Extensive experience with and knowledge of curriculum adaptations.
Experience working with students with cognitive impairments, emotional impairments and autism.
Experience with consulting in a general education setting.
Extensive experience with and knowledge of behavior management principles.
Extensive experience with and knowledge of curriculum adaptations.
Knowledge in the use of technology for communications and student instruction.
Knowledge of special or adaptive equipment and its use for students with disabilities.
Demonstrated skills in parent consultation and working with diverse populations within the community.
A philosophical position that is aligned with the WISD mission of support in the least restrictive environment.
Experience working in a virtual online instructional setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Michigan teacher's certificate with emotional impairment, cognitive impairment or ASD endorsement required. Dual endorsements preferred.
Ability to obtain teacher consultant approval from the State of Michigan required.
NVCI certification.
Current valid driver’s license with proof of insurance required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to work with elementary and secondary students.
Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information including periodicals and professional journals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.
Ability to write lesson plans, IEP’s and other related correspondence.
Ability to direct the activities of others to execute student IEP goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Ability to integrate technology into the everyday workflow is necessary.
Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms.
Ability to use online instructional tools and technology.
Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.
Ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff and parents/guardians.
Ability to work in various environments including student’s homes when appropriate.
Ability to consult effectively with teachers, parents, administrator and other professionals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material or when assisting in student interventions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

TERMS:

Position subject to terms, conditions, and calendar of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and Unit II AFT Local 3760. Starting salary ranging (dependent upon comparable experience) $52,016 - $104,872.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.

Teacher Consultant - LRE