Severe Cognitive Impairment Post-Secondary Teacher

MEMSPA; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw ISD seeks a Severe Cognitive Impairment Post-Secondary Teacher for the Millet Learning Center in Saginaw, MI. The role focuses on functional academics, self-help, social skills, communication, and productivity for students with significant cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities include planning, supervising aides, maintaining a safe environment, assisting with IEPs, and partnering with families and school staff. Strong collaboration and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Full or temporary CI approval required under Michigan rules (340.1799).
• Experience teaching in a CI classroom preferred.
• Willing to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instructional plans tailored to each student.
• Lead and supervise classroom assistants.
• Maintain classroom discipline and safety in all settings.
• Meet with parents at conferences and participate in IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and administration to support students.

Skills

Experience with CI students

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Willing to learn technology

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Excellent attendance

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Education

CI teacher approval: full or temporary

Experience in special education

Job description

Severe Cognitive Impairment Post-Secondary Teacher

Deadline: November 27, 2026
District/Organization: Saginaw ISD
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: PER SIFT CBA

Severe Cognitive Impairment Post-Secondary Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION - Saginaw, MI

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 growphysically, 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

• Provide and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of individual students.
• Provide the leadership and direction of classroom assistants working with students.
• Responsible for the maintenance, disciplinary, and instructional activities in the classroom, in transit, and in other school settings where no other professional is incharge.
• Familiarity with non-assertive discipline.
• Have an in-depth understanding of special education students.
• Participate in IEP's.
• Meet with parents at scheduled conferences.
• Attend required workshops and in-services.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.
• 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.
• Demonstrate competency in technology.
• Cooperate with teachers, students, and administration.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide behavioral modifications when needed.
• Ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
• Meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
• Be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimal qualifications

• 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).
• Knowledge and/or experience with children with significant cognitive impairments.
• Willing to become certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with parents, teachers, staff, school administrators, and community/advocacy groups.
• Willingness to learn and utilize technology.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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