Teacher Consultant Assessments

Saginaw Intermediate School District•Saginaw Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Under the direction of the administrator and the established policies and procedures, evaluates children referred as potentially eligible for special education services and programs.

Requirements

Approval obtained as a teacher consultant with a valid teaching certificate or related special education field and special education endorsement.
Master’s Degree in education or a field of study related to special education, and at least 5 years of successful teaching or work in a related field.
Knowledge and experience in consulting with regular and special education teachers.
Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
Knowledge and skills commonly used in consultation include the understanding and ability to help determine the special education eligibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to multiple audiences.
Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal mandates that directly relate to the evaluation and identification of a student with a disability.
Strong analytical skills are required to correctly analyze, interpret, and report quantitative and qualitative data.
Demonstrated understanding of the logic and application of an MTSS/RtI model and the continuum of behavior and academic supports at all levels (universal/targeted/intensive).
Expertise in assessment, including curriculum-based assessment, measurement, and diagnostic practices.
Ability to collect, analyze, and use data and research within a strategic planning and continuous improvement process and/or intervention planning.

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team and assists in the comprehensive assessment of students suspected of having a disability as outlined in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.
Understands assessment methods, including but not limited to progress monitoring, curriculum-based measurement, and formative assessment. This may include participation in problem-solving teams and requires knowledge of data collection and tiered systems of interventions.
Supports staff in identifying and using research-based instructional practices.
Writes, or assists in writing, the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team reports.
Represents the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team at the Individualized Educational Planning Committee and makes recommendations concerning eligibility for special education programs and services.
Coordinate assessment activities for the multidisciplinary evaluation team.
Consults with staff and parents regarding behavioral and academic intervention plans.
Serves as a member of the Individual Educational Planning Team to assist in the determination of eligibility, placement, and development of the Individualized Educational Plan.
Perform individual evaluation of children, which may include achievement tests and observation.
Upon request, provides professional learning and consultative services to local educational staff.
Assumes such other duties as may be assigned.