Resource Teacher

RCM Healthcare Services • Per Hour • Grand Rapids/Michigan/United States, MI, United States • 10h ago

Special Education Teacher / Resource Teacher
Hourly rate: up to $50/hr
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Position: Onsite – School Setting
Position Summary
As a Special Education Teacher / Resource Teacher, you will provide specialized instruction and academic support to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher will manage an assigned special education caseload, provide services in resource and general education settings, and collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school staff to support student success. The role requires strong organization, communication, documentation, and knowledge of special education procedures and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift

Shift details: School-year schedule; Monday–Friday
Hours per week: Full-time
Contract length: School year

Key Duties

Manage an assigned caseload of special education students, including IEPs, REEDs, and MDRs.
Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs while providing academic support in resource room and general education settings.
Measure student skills and progress using appropriate assessment and testing instruments and maintain accurate documentation.
Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, and school staff regarding accommodations, testing, discipline, and delivery of appropriate special education services.
Participate in Child Find activities and Special Education PLCs and complete all required special education reports and documentation.
Maintain accurate digital and/or paper files for special education students.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education

Required: Bachelor's degree or appropriate degree required for Michigan special education teacher certification.
Preferred: Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or educational setting.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Valid Michigan Special Education teaching certification.
Additional certifications: None specified.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of special education procedures, IEP processes, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of and aptitude for student information systems and software related to special education.
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and other school staff.

Benefits (only for temporary roles)
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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