Consultant - Special Education

Behavior & Learning Support

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited university.

2. Michigan approval in school psychology, school social work, special education or related field.

3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with children, parents, staff, physicians and professionals in various local districts and/or agencies associated with Special Education.

4. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Five years successful work experience in a K-12 setting.

2. Experience and extensive knowledge of evaluation tools and methods

3. Experience with consulting in a general education setting.

4. Extensive experience with and knowledge of behavior management principles.

5. Extensive background working with students with behavioral challenges.

6. Demonstrated skills in parent consultation and working with diverse populations within the community and home settings.

7. A record of collaborative teamwork.

8. Understanding of MTSS process and coordination desired

9. Evidence of successful experience in conducting formal as well as informal group training in behavior management, learning supports, assessment and evaluation

10. Experience in grant writing preferred

11. Keep current with State and Federal laws and regulations to support districts in writing district and school plans

12. Knowledge of current practice and research as it relates to the education of diverse populations, culturally responsive leadership and equity

13. Advanced skill in intervention review, selection and deselection based on student learning needs, evaluation of instructional continuums, and MTSS.

14. Ability to create high quality professional learning experiences for adult learners and to facilitate adult learners in project development and program planning.

15. Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with classroom teachers, administrators, and staff.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Design and conduct professional development programs within identified focus areas

2. Provide leadership and instructional direction to local school districts and public school academies regarding issues of concern to special educators.

3. Consult with local school personnel on implementation of research-based strategies designed to improve the performance of students with disabilities.

4. Support local districts in evaluating, assessing and intervening with highly complex students.

5. Collaborate as a member of a local district or Macomb Intermediate School District team to provide second opinion evaluations and/or consultations for assigned students.

6. Maintain knowledge or current research, leading edge developments, and legal mandates related to instruction of students with disabilities.

7. Serve as a resource to families, school personnel, agencies, professional organizations and others.

8. Other assignments as determined by the Assistant Superintendent or designee.

9. Serve as a County liaison for local school psychologist and school social workers.

10. Participate in the development or a countywide system of information, technical assistance, training and support in the areas of evaluation, assessment, intervention, behavior and learning.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Special Education

WORKYEAR: 186 Days, with the possibility of additional days during the summer

START DATE: Immediately

WORKLOCATION: MISD Educational Service Center

SALARY: Consultant salary schedule of the MIFT Master Agreement. Starting salary range $89,756-$112,372

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.misd.net. Applications will be accepted online until the position is filled.

QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:

Mr. David Rilley

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations

Macomb Intermediate School District

44001 Garfield Road

Clinton Township, MI 48038-1100

586.228.3311

The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.

Consultant-Special Education Behavior & Learning Support