Teacher of Students with Severe Cognitive Impairments- Adult Transition Program

Sylvania; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Intermediate School District is seeking a Teacher of Students with Cognitive Impairments to educate in a special education classroom. The role emphasizes planning individualized programs, evaluating progress, and collaborating with families and staff to meet IEP goals.

Applicants must hold a Michigan teaching certificate with a Cognitive Impairment endorsement and will need to meet state requirements for approval. Salary is commensurate with experience and contract in effect.

Qualifications

• Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for full/temporary approval as a Teacher of students with Cognitive Impairments.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the learning activities for small groups of students according to their academic and behavioral needs.
• Evaluate student performance using formal and informal assessment activities.
• Diagnose specific student needs, plan and carryout individualized programs for each student.
• Shape appropriate academic and social behaviors, to provide positive adult role model and to evaluate student performances.
• Develop and implement behavioral classroom structures and behavioral program for students, including positive behavioral interventions and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and carryout classroom activities, community based instruction and other related educational experiences.

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment endorsement

Job description

TEACHER of STUDENTS with SEVERE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for teaching students in a special education classroom.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and direct the learning activities for small groups of students according to their academic and behavioral needs.
• Evaluate student performance using formal and informal assessment activities.
• Diagnose specific student needs, plan and carryout individualized programs for each student.
• Shape appropriate academic and social behaviors, to provide positive adult role model and to evaluate student performances.
• Develop and implement behavioral classroom structures and behavioral program for students, including positive behavioral interventions and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and carryout classroom activities, community based instruction and other related educational experiences.
• Consult and coordinate instruction, behavioral management and other appropriate student services with other personnel who serve students with disabilities.
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans and documentation of student performance.
• Assist with planning curriculum, lessons and teaching methods.
• Evaluation, assessment and screening of students.
• Planning to meet individual student's and program needs.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Provide direction and information to teacher assistant(s).
• Travel to meet job requirements.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate/coordinate IEPT and other meetings as requested/required.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for full/temporary approval as a Teacher of students with Cognitive Impairments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment endorsement.

DATE POSITION IS OPEN

Immediately

DATE POSTING IS CLOSED

September 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (Internal); Until Filled (External Candidates)

SALARY

Commensurate with Experience and Contract in Effect

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws

A. Non-discrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies.

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator.

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step 1

A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.

Step 2

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3

If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office.