Director of Special Education and/or Building Administrator
Not Applicable
To provide special education students with a program that will enable them to reach their fullest physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral potential.
Ten (10) month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.
The Director of Special Education and/or a designee will evaluate Performance of this job annually.
MailSpecial Education Resource Room Teacher
Deadline:December 5, 2025District/Organization:Fraser Public SchoolsPosition/Type:Teacher, full timeSalary:In Accordance with the Negotiated Contract
Position DetailsFRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FRASER, MICHIGAN
TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate
- Full approval in at least one area of special education
- Must have (or secure within the first school year) CPI certification
- Meet the requirements as specified in the most recent Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education and/or Building Administrator
SUPERVISES:
Not Applicable
JOB GOAL:
To provide special education students with a program that will enable them to reach their fullest physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral potential.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a team member providing diagnostic and programming expertise and contributing to the identification of and program elements for special education students
- Develop, implement and monitor individual education plans for each student
- Work cooperatively with general education classroom teachers who have students with special education needs in general education classes to ensure the implementation of accommodations and modifications for the classroom and statewide assessments, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the staff
- Confer with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal challenges of each student
- Assist and advise students with educational and personal issues
- Assist students in making realistic assessments of their abilities and in establishing educational and social goals in keeping with these abilities
- Implement and maintain valid monitoring of social and academic progress
- Implement the District’s emergency use of seclusion and restraint if a student’s behavior poses an imminent risk to the safety of that student or others
- Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities the Director of Special Education may assign.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten (10) month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
The Director of Special Education and/or a designee will evaluate Performance of this job annually.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit into the job expectations.
Essential Functionsof the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX. AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, OR DISABILITY IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE FOLLOWING PERSON HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE INQUIRIES REGARDING THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 33466 GARFIELD, FRASER, MI 48026 (586) 439.7000.
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Fraser, MI, possessing a valid Michigan teaching certificate and full approval in special education areas is mandatory. Additionally, securing CPI certification within the first school year is essential to effectively manage behavioral interventions and meet state administrative rules.
These teachers develop and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) that address each student's unique physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral goals, ensuring targeted support aligned with their abilities and fostering inclusive academic growth.
Professionals often progress to roles such as special education coordinator, instructional coach, or director of special education, leveraging classroom experience to influence program development and administrative leadership within school districts.
MISTAFF facilitates collaboration with district administrators and provides ongoing professional development, ensuring teachers have access to resources and training needed to implement effective special education programs in Fraser public schools.
MISTAFF emphasizes a structured evaluation process led by the director of special education, fostering accountability and growth. Its partnership with Fraser Public Schools offers a community-focused environment prioritizing student potential and inclusive education.
Salaries align with the negotiated contract set by the Board of Education in Fraser, typically reflecting competitive rates for special education teachers in Michigan’s public schools, generally ranging from $45,000 to $60,000 annually for a 10-month term.
Teachers in Fraser navigate a community with diverse student needs, balancing resource constraints and collaborative efforts with general education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations, all within a district committed to nondiscrimination and inclusive practices.
Fraser Public Schools maintain steady demand for qualified special education professionals due to consistent student enrollment and a focus on tailored educational programs, making it a competitive but rewarding location for resource room teaching roles.
Unlike roles focused solely on in-class support, resource room teachers design and implement individualized strategies, closely monitor academic and social progress, and often lead the coordination between general education and specialized services.
They are trained to implement district-approved emergency procedures like seclusion and restraint when a student's behavior poses immediate safety risks, ensuring compliance with state guidelines while prioritizing student and staff well-being.
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