What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher Consultant position at Fitzgerald Public Schools?
NOTICE OF OPENING: Special Education Teaching Consultant
LOCATION: Schofield Early Childhood Center
WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per FEA Contract
Who We Are
At Fitzgerald Public Schools, our mission is to inspire, empower and prepare today's learner to become tomorrow's leader. Our vision is to educate our future leaders to be Focused, Progressive and Successful. Our strategic plan includes: providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum; a multi-tiered system of supports; considerations for the whole school, whole child and whole community; engaging all families; data-based decision making; communication and collective responsibility.
From our humble beginnings in 1920, Fitzgerald Public Schools is a community of 2,200 students with 350 staff members. We are proud of our early childhood center for grades PreK-K, our two elementary schools, one for lower elementary grades 1-3 and one for upper elementary grades 4-5, our middle school serving grades 6-8 with one of the planetariums in the county, our high school for grades 9-12 with a state of the art automotive service center, and our virtual academy. We have an award winning athletic program, marching band and our own foodservice, transportation, custodial and maintenance teams. Through our partnership with a local provider, we also offer school age child care.
What We Offer
Fitzgerald Public Schools has a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for advancement and leadership. We are small enough to enable us to know each other personally and large enough to maintain high standards that demonstrate our expertise in education. With the passing of our recent bond, we have buildings, classrooms, cafeterias and offices in the process of being transformed for the future.
Qualifications
LOCATION: Schofield Early Childhood Center
WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per FEA Contract
Who We Are
At Fitzgerald Public Schools, our mission is to inspire, empower and prepare today's learner to become tomorrow's leader. Our vision is to educate our future leaders to be Focused, Progressive and Successful. Our strategic plan includes: providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum; a multi-tiered system of supports; considerations for the whole school, whole child and whole community; engaging all families; data-based decision making; communication and collective responsibility.
From our humble beginnings in 1920, Fitzgerald Public Schools is a community of 2,200 students with 350 staff members. We are proud of our early childhood center for grades PreK-K, our two elementary schools, one for lower elementary grades 1-3 and one for upper elementary grades 4-5, our middle school serving grades 6-8 with one of the planetariums in the county, our high school for grades 9-12 with a state of the art automotive service center, and our virtual academy. We have an award winning athletic program, marching band and our own foodservice, transportation, custodial and maintenance teams. Through our partnership with a local provider, we also offer school age child care.
What We Offer
Fitzgerald Public Schools has a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for advancement and leadership. We are small enough to enable us to know each other personally and large enough to maintain high standards that demonstrate our expertise in education. With the passing of our recent bond, we have buildings, classrooms, cafeterias and offices in the process of being transformed for the future.
Qualifications
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required
- Special Education Endorsement in SM, SE, SA, or SV preferred
- Eligible for or have Michigan Teacher Consultant approval required
- Master's Degree in related field required
- 3 years of teaching experience; 3 years in Special Education required
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Highly Effective Evaluation preferred
- Experience in a Leadership Role preferred
- Evidence of Exceptional Organization Skills required
- Provide direct instruction to students on their caseload to meet their academic and behavioral needs.
- Develop curriculum, design and implement lesson plans, and assess student progress.
- Disseminate information to staff, students, and parents regarding student needs, progress, and resources.
- Serve as a member of the student study team in determining appropriate support and services.
- Serve as case manager for assigned students, ensuring procedural safeguards, mandated timelines, scheduling and conducting appropriate meetings to facilitate the effectiveness of students' programs and placements.
- Support the special education teachers in the building to ensure they complete their professional responsibilities, including timelines and appropriate support and services.
- Mentoring and supporting new staff members in the special education department.
- Ensures all students are educated in the least restrictive environment while meeting their educational needs.
- Serve as liaison between the district and center programs for resident students.
- Work closely with building and district administration to ensure students with disabilities are disciplined appropriately.
- Model and support classroom teachers in supporting and educating students with disabilities
- Manages IEPs for assigned caseload; coordinates and facilitates IEP meetings; writes IEPs and communicates with general education teachers and support staff.
- Facilitates referral, applications, and eligibility process for students and families
- Participate and lead professional development on the implementation of best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.