Long-Term Sub: Elementary Special Ed (Cognitive Impairments)

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary in Bessemer, Michigan, within the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District (GOISD), seeks a dependable Long-Term Substitute Teacher for an Elementary Cognitive Impairments classroom. The anticipated start is January 4, 2027, with the assignment through April 5, 2027, on a full-time basis.

The substitute will maintain instructional routines, implement positive behavior supports, and support student independence in literacy, math, communication, and daily living skills,

Qualifications

• Eligibility for, or current possession of, a valid Michigan Daily Substitute Permit issued by the Michigan Department of Education (requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of satisfactory college credit from a regionally accredited college or university).
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Cognitive Impairment (SA), K–12.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with another special education endorsement (e.g., LD, EI, ASD) eligible for temporary approval under MARSE R 340.1783.
• Valid Michigan Elementary General Education Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adapted, individualized instructional activities in foundational literacy, math, communication, social interaction, and daily living skills as planned in coordination with the certified special education teacher.
• Implement student IEP accommodations and supplementary aids; record daily academic and behavioral data for review by the certified special education teacher/consultant.
• Provide structured classroom leadership, daily scheduling, and guidance to assigned paraprofessionals and instructional aides.
• Maintain PBIS-based classroom routines and behavior supports in line with district policies.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational/physical therapists, school social workers, and behavior specialists to support student goals.

Skills

Classroom management

Instruction delivery

IEP collaboration

Education

Michigan Daily Substitute Permit (60 college credits)

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment (SA), K–12

Michigan Teaching Certificate with additional special ed endorsement (LD/EI/ASD)

Michigan Elementary General Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Washington Elementary in Bessemer, Michigan, within the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District (GOISD), seeks a dependable Long-Term Substitute Teacher for an Elementary Cognitive Impairments classroom. The anticipated start is January 4, 2027, with the assignment through April 5, 2027, on a full-time basis.

The substitute will maintain instructional routines, implement positive behavior supports, and support student independence in literacy, math, communication, and daily living skills,