The role of the Teacher Consultant is to assure all students have access to, and are able to make progress in, the general education curriculum.

The Teacher Consultant coordinates and networks with building teams under the direction of administration to ensure the appropriate consideration of programming, academic and behavioral success of students.

The Teacher Consultant works under the supervision of a Special Education Supervisor / Principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.

This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following :

JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Works collaboratively with teachers across general and special education environments to build capacity for instructional practices that increase student performance.
• Is knowledgeable of and supports inclusion in both theory and practice.
• Is knowledgeable in, and able to facilitate application of evidence based interventions across content areas for advancing student performance.
• Possesses knowledge of least restrictive environment to meet student needs.
• Acts in a teacher leader role to build capacity on behalf of quality instructional practices.
• Works collaboratively with curriculum consultants, teachers / instructional staff, and administration.
• Gathers, analyzes, applies and reports data.
• Makes data based decisions for student growth.
• Implements complex systems of student support.
• Resolve conflict situations productively.
• Utilizes knowledge and application of curriculum standards to assist others.
• Demonstrates and supports Grand Rapids Public Schools Academic Plan, curriculum standards and district initiatives.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of the purpose of IEP and its overall function as a process.
• Provides support for developing quality IEPs / Service Plans in accordance with Michigan Administrative Rules and IDEA.
• Supports the evaluation process for determination of eligibility (including REED, academic assessments, and Transition Conferences) as applicable.
• Provides support to building Student Success Team.
• Supports building teams with alternatives to suspensions and appropriate interventions for students
• Participates in required meetings.
• Consults with supervisors and case managers with monitoring student progress across a variety of learning environments.
• May act as a proctor during District and State assessments.
• May provide direct service to students.
• Works with school staff in the identification, provision, and application of use of assistive technology devices.
• Provides support and training with district instructional materials and resources.
• Consults with case managers for transition support services as identified by the IEP.

PBIS

• In addition to the above responsibilities
• Supports the work of the District in implementation of the CEIS Plan.
• May work exclusively with general education students.

Non-Public

• In addition to the above responsibilities
• Participates in the development of non-public school service plans.
• Provides progress monitoring for Related Services.

This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
• Minimum of three (3) consectutive years of highly effective or effective teaching experience in a special education program.
• Possess a current endorsement in any area of special education or is eligible for endorsement according to in MARSE

Last updated : 2024-03-22