What are the responsibilities and job description for the SE Teacher Consultant - Starting with the 2025-26 School Year position at Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District?
Title: SE Teacher Consultant
Report To: Director of Special Education
Length of Contract: Negotiated School Calendar and In-service hours per the current Master Agreement
Employment Status: Union, Exempt
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in an educational area related to special education
A valid teaching certificate
Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience (minimum of 2 years of teaching in a SE program)
Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license.
General Description: Provide consultation to improve the instructional skills of teachers in the area of literacy, math, and behavior. The consultant will train instructional personnel in providing high level, research based intervention within the MTSS framework. In addition, the consultant will evaluate academic achievement of students as part of the special education referral process and assist in coaching teachers and paraprofessionals in implementing positive behavioral support plans for individual special education students.
Essential Functions:
- Assist our diagnostic staff and local district administrators in developing student assistance teams.
- Consult with LEA Special Education teachers.
- As part of the evaluation teams, will evaluate children suspected of having a disability.
- Complete all reports within the required timelines.
- Coordinate, consult and support MTSS work with the DIISD.
- Must have regular and reliable attendance.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstration how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
- Adhere to DIISD Code of Ethics.
- Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration
Additional Working Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue.
- With reimbursement, may be required to use personal vehicle to perform job related functions.
