Teacher Consultant - Empower U South

Job Title:       Teacher Consultant

                        Kent ISD Center Based Programs – Empower U - South

                        182 Day Position

                        2024-25 School Year

Under the direction of the Empower U Administrator, the Teacher Consultant serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating transition services at the student, program and systems level.

Job Qualifications:

1. Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
2. Must possess a master’s degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
3. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience and no less than 2 years of experience with special education transition.
4. Experience developing and delivering professional learning for staff.
5. Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations and compliance responsibilities.
6. Knowledge of effective project management and possess strong organizational skills.
7. Ability to work constructively with parents, students, staff and community agencies.
8. Ability to implement complex systems of support.
9. Ability to handle conflict productively.
10. Ability to drive between buildings, local school districts and community sites.
11. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
12. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Responsibilities:

1. Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students.
2. Works with staff to develop meaningful lEP’s and programming to support increased student growth and achievement for students with disabilities.
3. Forms relationships with staff, students, families, LEAs, and the broader school community and seeks out resources and support while advocating for the school/program.
4. Establishes regular systems of two-way communication with parents and community, while involving parents in their child’s education.
5. Trains teachers/staff to lead collaborative inquiry, assists colleagues in developing evidence based goals and strategies, and disseminates successful improvement work.
6. Works with staff to deepen student and school data analysis to evaluate and revise school improvement goals and strategies.
7. Provides staff training and support to use the school’s data system for collecting, analyzing and interpreting multiple forms of data for progress and performance monitoring.
8. Attends IEP’s as determined for the purpose of facilitating process.
9. Monitors programs, services and supports for students.
10. Monitors, supports and ensures compliance of IEP and REED process
11. Navigates and supports effective use of Student Data Management System.
12. Trains staff on transition activities based on student level of need.
13. Coordinates with local educational academies and public school academies on students referrals to Empower U.
14. Serves as a liaison between vocational and community contacts and transition programs.
15. Works collaboratively with staff, young adults, parents, administrators, employers and agency representatives.
16. Coordinates transition fairs.
17. Assists in the further development of the Empowerment Model and the process and procedures associated with daily best practices of the model.
18. Develops and provides parent training in the Empowerment Model and Post-Secondary options.
19. Assists administrators in the coordination of community and work-based learning opportunities
20. Assists in the development of system guidelines, programs and procedures.
21. Analyzes, interprets and communicates information concerning special education laws, rules, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
22. Performs other duties as directed by Administrator.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Salary:  Subject to the terms of the KIEA Master Agreement.

Benefits: Robust full benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous sick time; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; student loan forgiveness may be available through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible Federal student loans.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Danielle Hendry, Human Resource Director.