Severe Cognitive Impairment Post-Secondary Teacher

Saginaw Intermediate School District; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (CI) for the Millet Learning Center for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on providing and supervising total classroom activities for students with cognitive impairments, with emphasis on functional academics, self-help, social skills, communication, productivity, and leisure.

The incumbent will collaborate with a team, participate in IEPs, and maintain confidentiality while delivering instructional

Qualifications

• Must hold full CI teaching approval or be eligible for temporary CI approval.
• Knowledge/experience with children with significant cognitive impairments.
• Willing to become certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, staff, and administration.
• Willingness to learn and utilize technology.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise instructional plans and strategies.
• Lead classroom assistants in instruction and routines.
• Maintain classroom, transit, and instructional activities with no other professional in charge.
• Demonstrate non-assertive discipline principles.
• Participate in IEPs and parent conferences.
• Demonstrate technology competency and confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Confidentiality

Positive attitude

Education

CI teaching approval

Job description

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Principal of the Millet Learning Center

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: One (1) Full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year.

SALARY: Per SIFT CBA

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: To provide and supervise total classroom activities for special education students for the purpose of providing an opportunity for them to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Instructional areas include, but are not limited to, functional academics, self-help skills, social skill training, communication, productivity,and leisure.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provide and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of individual students.
• 2. Provide the leadership and direction of classroom assistants working with students.
• 3. Responsible for the maintenance, disciplinary, and instructional activities in the classroom, in transit, and in other school settings where no other professional is in charge.
• 4. Familiarity with non-assertive discipline.
• 5. Have an in-depth understanding of special education students.
• 6. Participate in IEP’s.
• 7. Meet with parents at scheduled conferences.
• 8. Attend required workshops and in-services.
• 9. Able to work as part of a team.
• 10. Able to keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.
• 11. Able to keep a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members who visit the Millet Learning Center School or programs.
• 12. Demonstrate competency in technology.
• 13. Cooperate with teachers, students, and administration.
• 14. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide behavioral modifications when needed.
• 15. Ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
• 16. Meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
• 17. Be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• 18. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must have full or be able to obtain temporary approval as a Special Education Teacher of the Cognitive Impairment (CI) as per Michigan Department of Education Rules (340.1799): a A special education (CI) teacher with full approval (requires one year of experience teaching in a (CI classroom) or b. A special education (CI) teacher with temporary approval (requires full approval in one other area of special education and be recommended by a State Board of Education-approved college or university).
• 2. Knowledge and/or experience with children with significant cognitive impairments.
• 3. Willing to become certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.
• 4. Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with parents, teachers, staff, school administrators, and community/advocacy groups.
• 5. Willingness to learn and utilize technology.
• 6. Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• 7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 8. Must have an excellent attendance record.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] Web: www.sisd.cc