Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Location: Clawson, Michigan Employment Type: Full-Time Job Type: Job

POSTING DATE: September 1, 2026 POSITION: 1.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER 

Clawson Elementary School 

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principal 

STARTING DATE: ASAP 

SALARY: Appropriate placement on Clawson Education Association’s teacher salary schedule 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of effective data collection techniques • Knowledge of positive behavior intervention techniques • Understanding of universal supports, accommodations and modifications to general education curriculum • Knowledge of Literacy and Reading Interventions Responsibilities • Participate in evaluation of students • Coordinate and conducts IEP meetings with parents, student, and staff • Maintain classroom lesson plans and student records for attendance, performance, and progress • Work collaboratively with team to assure student safety and optimize student learning • Work cooperatively with general and special education teachers, interpreting students’ needs and supporting the students with special needs within the general education setting • Communicate effectively with parents and professional staff members regarding student progress and programming • Work as a team with other professional staff members including speech language therapist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist in addressing the unique psychological or academic needs of students • Other duties as assigned by Special Education Director or Building Principal 

Essential Physical Functions 

• Standing and walking: Moving constantly around the resource room to monitor student work, guide small groups, and assist individual learners • Bending and stooping: Kneeling, crouching, or sitting low at student desks to interact at eye level or assist with adaptive technology • Reaching and grasping: Handling specialized learning aids, manipulating supportive devices, and distributing paper or digital instructional tools • Lifting supplies: Frequently lifting, carrying, or moving boxes of books, assistive hardware, and stacked instructional materials weighing at least 25 to 50 pounds • Positioning equipment: Adjusting and moving heavy specialized student desks, sensory tools, or seating configurations • Sensory monitoring: Utilizing clear close/distance vision, visual focus, and active hearing to supervise student activity and communicate effectively in noisy environments 

Application Procedure – EXTERNAL:  Clawson is a member of the Oakland Human Resources Consortium. Please apply via https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/careers Please DO NOT mail or bring copies of your application materials to the district or any school office unless specifically requested. The district no longer retains or utilizes paper documents in the initial screening process and unsolicited materials will not be retained. DEADLINE: Until filled