Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire an Special Education Testing Teacher Consultant. The SE Testing TC provides academic, behavioral, and special education support services to students, staff, and families. This position collaborates with school teams to support at-risk learners through intervention planning, data monitoring, consultation, and multidisciplinary evaluation processes. Responsibilities include supporting problem-solving and Child Study Teams, assisting with special education referrals and evaluations, monitoring student progress, communicating intervention plans, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, MARSE, district procedures, and required timelines. The role also provides consultation to staff regarding accommodations, behavioral supports, instructional strategies, and educational programming to promote student success within the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and prior approval as a Teacher Consultant by the Michigan Department of Education
• Learning disability and emotional impairment experience preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, knowledge of assessments and diagnosis and research related to learning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Teams and special education assessment and program requirements.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Participate in faculty, school, parent, and community meetings and programs with the intent to share available resources.
• Conduct or provide staff development sessions to promote an increased competency and increase student participation in academic success.

Job Responsibilities

Student Support and Intervention Responsibilities

• Must be able to meet timelines and monthly deadlines.

• Assist families with finding necessary resources.

• Monitor students’ data to demonstrate academic and behavioral growth.

• Develop and monitor goals for students and the criteria for success.

• Communicate individual plans for students to staff to facilitate a whole school approach to student improvement.

• Work in collaboration with school administration to address the needs of our most at-risk learners, with the focus on improving academics.

• Provide staff with essential information to develop interventions for academic and behavioral success.

• Support problem-solving teams and Child Study Teams through consultation, data review, and intervention planning.

• Identify and report child abuse and neglect.

• Other duties as assigned.

Evaluation and Consultation Responsibilities

• Support the special education referral, evaluation, and reevaluation process in compliance with IDEA, MARSE, district procedures, and required timelines.

• Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) processes, including the review of existing evaluation data and assessment planning.

• Conduct educational evaluations and assist in gathering, interpreting, and communicating assessment data to determine student eligibility and educational needs.

• Collaborate with general education staff, special education staff, related service providers, administrators, and families regarding evaluation procedures, student progress, and eligibility recommendations.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain evaluation documentation and reports in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.

• Participate in MET and IEP meetings and provide input regarding student performance, assessment results, accommodations, interventions, and programming recommendations.

• Provide consultation to instructional staff regarding accommodations, interventions, behavioral supports, and instructional strategies for students with disabilities and at-risk learners.

• Assist staff in understanding and implementing special education evaluation procedures, compliance expectations, intervention documentation requirements, and eligibility criteria.

• Provide consultation and recommendations to support student placement, programming decisions, and access to the least restrictive environment.

• Utilize student data, progress monitoring tools, and educational records to support instructional decision-making and compliance with special education requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
• Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).