Teacher of Cognitively Impaired

Memspa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District in Michigan is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to provide quality individualized education programs for students with behavioral, academic and social needs.

Starting wage is based on education and experience; salary ranges from $48,695 to $76,495 with a full benefits package. The posting is for the DIISD MoCI program at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools in Dickinson County and remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mental Retardation from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Michigan Teacher’s certificate in Mental/Cognitive Impairment.
• Meet Special Education Rules requirements.
• Able to physically manage, lift and interact with students with varying needs.
• Driver’s license may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an individualized instructional program for each student assigned emphasizing self-help skills, communication, physical and motor development, personal and social adjustment, health and safety, adult living skills, work activity experience, and post-school training.
• Develop education plans for each student.
• Ensure placement in the program is processed according to procedures.
• Develop goals and short-term instructional objectives for each child.
• Meet timelines for annual IEP meetings and redetermination reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Complete required written reports and billing in a timely fashion.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mental Retardation

Valid Michigan Teacher’s certificate in Mental/Cognitive Impairment

Satisfy the requirements of Special Education Rules

Able to physically manage, lift and interact with students

Driver’s license may be required

Job description

Deadline:

October 31, 2026

District/Organization:

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District

Position/Type:

Teacher, full time

Salary:

$48,695 to $76,495 Starting Wage Based on Education and Experience

Full-time, school year, currently located in the DIISD MoCI program at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools in Dickinson County. Salary based on experience for placement on the pay grid. Full benefits package available. This job posting will remain open until filled.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Mental Retardation from an accredited college oruniversity
• Valid Michigan Teacher’s certificate in Mental/Cognitive Impairment
• Satisfy the requirements of Special Education Rules
• Able to physically manage, lift and interact with students of a wide range of physical size and ability as needed.
• Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license.

General Description:

Providequality individualized education programs to students manifesting behavior, academic and social deficits which cannot be remedied in other Special Education programs or in the general education classroom. Provide instruction related to enhancing sensory motor and social emotional growth which is designed to maximize the fullest potential of each student.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out an individualized instructional program for each studentassigned which emphasizes self help skills, communication skills, physical and motor development, personal and social adjustment, health and safety, adult living skills, work activityexperience,and training for post school placement.
• Develop education plans for each student.
• Assure that each student’s placement in the program is processed according to established procedures.
• Develop goals and short term instructional objectives for each child enrolled in the program.
• Confer with other professional personnel concerning the needs of individual students.
• Provide the opportunity for the student to be integrated with his normal peers through field trips and leisure time activities.
• Supervise and coordinate the total activities of the teacher aides.
• Participate as a member of the IEPT upon request.
• Assist in the preparation of goals and instructional objectives for the cognitively impaired program.
• Conduct a review of all students in accordance with procedures.
• Meet timelines for Annual, Evaluation Review, and Redetermination IEP meetings for each child enrolled in program.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to student information.
• Complete all required written reports and billing in a timely fashion.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.