Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant
About The Position
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire an Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant. The SE Testing TC provides academic, behavioral, and special education support services to students, staff, and families. This position collaborates with school teams to support at-risk learners through intervention planning, data monitoring, consultation, and multidisciplinary evaluation processes. Responsibilities include supporting problem-solving and Child Study Teams, assisting with special education referrals and evaluations, monitoring student progress, communicating intervention plans, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, MARSE, district procedures, and required timelines. The role also provides consultation to staff regarding accommodations, behavioral supports, instructional strategies, and educational programming to promote student success within the least restrictive environment.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree and prior approval as a Teacher Consultant by the Michigan Department of Education
- 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.
- Demonstrates 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.
Nice To Haves
- Learning disability and emotional impairment experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Must be able to meet timelines and monthly deadlines.
- Assist families with finding necessary resources.
- Monitor students’ data to demonstrate academic and behavioral growth.
- Develop and monitor goals for students and the criteria for success.
- Communicate individual plans for students to staff to facilitate a whole school approach to student improvement.
- Work in collaboration with school administration to address the needs of our most at-risk learners, with the focus on improving academics.
- Provide staff with essential information to develop interventions for academic and behavioral success.
- Support problem-solving teams and Child Study Teams through consultation, data review, and intervention planning.
- Identify and report child abuse and neglect.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Support the special education referral, evaluation, and reevaluation process in compliance with IDEA, MARSE, district procedures, and required timelines.
- Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) processes, including the review of existing evaluation data and assessment planning.
- Conduct educational evaluations and assist in gathering, interpreting, and communicating assessment data to determine student eligibility and educational needs.
- Collaborate with general education staff, special education staff, related service providers, administrators, and families regarding evaluation procedures, student progress, and eligibility recommendations.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain evaluation documentation and reports in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Participate in MET and IEP meetings and provide input regarding student performance, assessment results, accommodations, interventions, and programming recommendations.
- Provide consultation to instructional staff regarding accommodations, interventions, behavioral supports, and instructional strategies for students with disabilities and at-risk learners.
- Assist staff in understanding and implementing special education evaluation procedures, compliance expectations, intervention documentation requirements, and eligibility criteria.
- Provide consultation and recommendations to support student placement, programming decisions, and access to the least restrictive environment.
- Utilize student data, progress monitoring tools, and educational records to support instructional decision-making and compliance with special education requirements.
- 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
- We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
- We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
