Teacher Consultant - Early Childhood Special Education Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Job Goal(s):

The primary job goals of the Early Childhood Teacher Consultant are

1) to provide direct service and consultative support to ensure timely and appropriate special education services for preschool age students in inclusive environments

2) to provide consultative support to general education preschool staff on the development and implementation of targeted interventions for students at risk and

3) to conduct assessments and evaluations to determine eligibilty for special education programs and services.

Location of Work:

Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Qualifications:

Education:  

Master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education required

Certification:  

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education is required

Work Experience: 

Previous experience in supporting the development of preschool age children required with experience providing consultative services preferred.

Skills:

• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 the following: 

1. from Early Intervention to Preschool, including participation in Transition Conferences at student’s homes,
2. between Preschool Programs,  and
3. 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.

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.