What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Teacher Consultant - Early Childhood Beginning 2026-27 School Year position at Special Services?
Reports To: Early Childhood Special Education Supervisor
Base Location:
Special Services Building
701 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Job Goal(s):
The primary job role of the Diagnostic Consultant is to serve as a member of a multidisciplinary evaluation team. As a team member they will assist in the comprehensive academic achievement assessment of students suspected of having a disability, as well as, help in the process of identifying effective interventions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree required. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree who are willing to pursue a master’s degree may also be considered.
Certification:
Candidates must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with approval in at least one area of special education. Candidates with other special education certification (e.g., School Social Work) may also be considered.
Work Experience:
Minimum of three years of successful teaching or ancillary experience.
Skills:
- Knowledge and experience using a variety of academic assessments for students birth to five years
- Ability to provide consultation and coaching
- Ability to provide training and to assist with the implementation of interventions in both the general education and special education setting
- Possess well-developed professional writing skills
- Ability to understand the perspective from several points of view (superintendent, ISD vs LEA, building principal, special education teacher, general education teacher, support staff and parent)
- Possess qualities that contribute to strong team cohesiveness
- Possess ability to navigate a variety of technological platforms
Essential Job Functions:
- Use a variety of academic assessments/evaluations/observations to help aid the multidisciplinary team in determining eligibility for special education programs and services
- Provide an analysis and interpretation of information and data in oral/written reports
- Collaborate with all parties to provide teacher consultant services to students in a variety of small/large group settings around the county
- Interpret diagnostic findings to parents and team members in a user friendly format
- Provide information including possible ideas for goals/objectives to address needs
- Assist staff in the development of academic and behavioral interventions
- Demonstrate understanding of logic and application of an MTSS model
- Consult with all parties on data collection and analysis
- Use data-based decision making to lead a problem solving model.
- Participate in IEP meetings for students
- Assist in the alignment of goals and objectives from the LEA/ISD team process to meet student needs
- Exhibit a high level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable, in-person attendance
- Drive throughout the county to perform evaluations and direct services for students
General Responsibilities:
- Adhere to policies and procedures of the Van Buren ISD
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Demonstrate the VBISD principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence
- Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or director/supervisor of special education.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.