INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

June 4, 2025

POSITION:  RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER

LOCATION: Galesburg-Augusta Middle School

START DATE: August 2025

CERTIFICATION: Valid Michigan Special Education Certification in at least one area of disability (CI, EI, LD, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills/experience teaching students with disabilities to progress in the general education curriculum.
• Skills/experience in setting up effective classroom management systems.
• Experience with and knowledge of the middle school and elementary learner.
• Knowledge of and experience teaching to the Common Core Curriculum, Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) and Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (eGLCEs)
• Solid foundation in mathematics instruction.
• Solid foundation in pre-literacy and literacy skills instruction.
• Understanding of assessment methods including:  progress monitoring, curriculum-based measurement, and formative assessment.
• Experience in differentiated instruction and co-teaching, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas and social skills per the IEP.
• Work cooperatively with general education and other special education staff to provide successful programming to meet individual needs.
• Complete, document, and facilitate IEPs consistent with district, state, and federal laws and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture through use of positive behavior supports and classroom management
• Other duties as assigned by administration

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to teach socially acceptable behavior employing techniques such as positive behavior intervention supports, replacement behaviors, and restorative practices.
• Ability to utilize a social emotional learning curriculum.
• Experience with the development of functional behavior assessments and implementation of positive behavior support plans
• Knowledge and use of de-escalation techniques.

SALARY: As per GAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

APPLICATION: Please complete the online application at: www.g-aschools.org 

This notice is posted June 4, 2025, and shall remain posted until filled.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

The Board of Education does not discriminate 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 characteristic, (collectively “Protected Classes”) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.  The District’s Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies and any complaint of discrimination.Complaints or inquiries should be forwarded to:1076 N. 37th St. Galesburg, MI 49053 Lindsey Newton, Superintendent * 1076 N. 37th St., Galesburg, MI 49053 * (269) 484-2000 * Fax (269) 484-2001