Teacher Consultant

Location: Chatterton Middle School • Work Year: 2026-2027 School Year • Salary: Per FEA Contract

About the role

Fitzgerald Public Schools inspires, empowers and prepares today's learner to become tomorrow's leader. Our vision is to educate future leaders to be Focused, Progressive and Successful. We serve 2,200 students across an early childhood center (PreK-K), two elementary schools (grades 1-3 and 4-5), a middle school with a planetarium, a high school with an automotive service center, and a virtual academy. The district employs 350 staff and offers award-winning athletics, marching band, in-house food service, transportation, custodial and maintenance teams, and school-age child care through a local partner.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students on caseload to meet academic and behavioral needs.
• Develop curriculum, design and implement lesson plans, and assess student progress.
• Disseminate information to staff, students, and parents regarding student needs, progress, and resources.
• Serve as a member of the student study team in determining appropriate support and services.
• Act as case manager for assigned students, ensuring procedural safeguards, mandated timelines, scheduling and conducting meetings to facilitate program effectiveness and placements.
• Support special education teachers in completing professional responsibilities, including timelines and appropriate services.
• Mentor and support new staff members in the special education department.
• Ensure all students are educated in the least restrictive environment while meeting educational needs.
• Serve as liaison between the district and center programs for resident students.
• Work closely with building and district administration to ensure students with disabilities are disciplined appropriately.
• Model and support classroom teachers in educating students with disabilities.
• Manage IEPs for assigned caseload; coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings; write IEPs and communicate with general education teachers and support staff.
• Facilitate referral, applications, and eligibility process for students and families.
• Participate in and lead professional development on best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• Special Education Endorsement in SM, SE, SA, or SV preferred.
• Eligible for or have Michigan Teacher Consultant approval required.
• Master’s Degree in related field required.
• Three years of teaching experience; three years in Special Education required.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Highly Effective Evaluation preferred.
• Experience in a Leadership Role preferred.
• Evidence of exceptional organization skills required.

Benefits

Fitzgerald Public Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for advancement and leadership.