Teacher Consultant - Early Childhood Special Education Beginning 2026-27 School Year
About The Position
The primary job goals of the Early Childhood Teacher Consultant are to provide direct service and consultative support to ensure timely and appropriate special education services for preschool age students in inclusive environments, provide consultative support to general education preschool staff on the development and implementation of targeted interventions for students at risk, and conduct assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for special education programs and services. This position is located at the Special Services Building, 701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064. The position begins with the 2026-27 School Year.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education required
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education is required
- Previous experience in supporting the development of preschool age children required
- Possess strong consultation and coaching skills
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of research supported positive behavior supports; at the individual and classroom level
- Working knowledge of effective classroom management strategies
- Working knowledge of evidence based instructional practices for language, social-emotional and sensorimotor development and early learning skills
- Working knowledge of curriculum and assessment measures used by GSRP and Head Start programs
- Knowledge of IDEA and Michigan Rules and Regulations
Nice To Haves
- experience providing consultative services preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and consultative services to students with IEP’s placed in general education environments in accordance with their Individualized Education Program.
- Coordinate transitions with all relevant providers in a variety of situations, to include: from Early Intervention to Preschool, including participation in Transition Conferences at student’s homes, between Preschool Programs, and from Preschool to Kindergarten settings.
- Effectively collaborate with Head Start, GSRP and other community based preschool staff to support students demonstrating a need for targeted intervention.
- Lead and/or assist in assessing and planning for students’ developmental, social-emotional, sensorimotor and early learning needs, particularly during transition planning.
- Recommend appropriate assistive technology to support instructional needs.
- Assist with transitioning preschool students into local districts when eligible for kindergarten.
- Assist families with understanding child development, identifying developmentally appropriate expectations and understanding the child’s delay or disability.
- Provide positive behavior support to students in a group and individual setting.
- Serve as an IEP team member and chair IEP meetings.
- Lead or assist with communication with parents, agencies and other student systems of support.
- Effectively communicate, consult and team with parents, staff, agencies and others in a professional and timely manner.
- Keep up to date with best practices, research and trends regarding early childhood, early on and early intervention services.
- Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Special Education Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
