Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher

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Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher JobID:

32404

Position Type:

Special Education/ Resource Room•

Special Education Date Posted:

5/14/2026

Location:

Robichaud High School Date Available:

08/18/2026

District:

Westwood Community School District

SPECIAL EDUCATION SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER

(Effective 2026-2027 School Year)

LOCATION

Robichaud High School

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Director of Special Services

COMPENSATION

According to the current contract with

MEA/NEA BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

POSTING DATES

May 14, 2026 � Until Filled

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate. Endorsement in Special Education � SA, SE, SM, or SV. Teacher Consultant Approval, preferred. SST (Student Study Team) Experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to : Provide specialized and individualized educational instruction to students in self-contained program utilizing the Essential Elements curriculum. Understand and ability and facilitate SST process. Locate, select, modify/accommodate and present individually tailored instructional materials for each student, and communicate the student's learning needs to each of his/her teachers. Manage student behaviors and maximize student engagement/achievement. Provide consultative support to the general education teachers through routinely scheduled consultation related to the progress of identified students in the resource room and general education classes. Facilitate open, continuous communication with general education staff, administrators and parents. Develop, coordinate and conduct REEDs, METs, IEPs, FBA/BIPs, MDRs and Transition Plans. Administer and translate comprehensive achievement testing for annual and three-year reevaluations with a variety of assessments including, but not limited to: WRAT, Woodcock-Johnson III. Maintain accurate and complete records, according to district policies/procedures and IDEA law. Develop and implement Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans. Attend all Special Education and building staff meetings and professional development. Adhere to policies of the Westwood Community Board of Education. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students Ability and patience to work interactively with students Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards Effective classroom management strategies rooted in restorative practices Excellent skills in verbal and written communication Ability to understand the individual needs of each student Ability to effectively use Google Classroom and the student information system � MiStar Ability to take accurate and timely attendance Ability to update grades no later than 2 days after an assignment has been given to students Ability to check and respond to email at least 3 times a day

• before school, during prep, and after school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping and lifting. The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom. The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level in the work environment will be moderate to loud. The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

EVALUATION

; Job performance is evaluated in accordance with District guidelines.

EFFECTIVE DATE

August 18, 2026 APPLICATION

PROCEDURE

: All applicants must complete an online application. The online application can be accessed from the Wayne RESA website: https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true≈plitrackclient=1159 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via the email included on your application. Depending upon your email settings, the email may be delivered to your spam folder. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create employment contracts. It is the policy of Westwood Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "protected Classes"), shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or in employment for which it is responsible. Westwood Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Update 5/14/26 Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/15/2026 12:18:49 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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