Teacher-Severely Cognitive Impaired(SCI)

Sylvania; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 50,133 - 94,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Sylvania in Ionia, Michigan is looking for a Teacher for the Severely Cognitive Impaired (SCI) to provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. Responsibilities include developing student IEPs, planning instructional activities, and monitoring student progress.

The ideal candidate will have a Michigan teaching certificate in special education, interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships, and a passion for helping students achieve their fullest potential.

Competitive compensation and opportunities for personal and career growth await you!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate for special education.
• Ability to program for and motivate students effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement student IEPs and monitor progress.
• Consult with staff, parents, and administrators.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Interpersonal skills

Program development

Student motivation

Education

Valid Michigan teaching certificate in special education

Job description

Position: Teacher for the Severely Cognitive Impaired (SCI)

Salary Range: $50,133 - $94,040; based on the IIEA Master Agreement

Affiliation: Ionia Intermediate Education Association (IIEA)

Reports To: Freedom Acres Principal

Date Posted: June 8, 2026

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Application Deadline: Until Filled

How to Apply

A completed online application is required. Internal applicants, please use your Ionia ISD email address when applying.

About The Role

To provide high quality, specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. The Teacher will focus on development and implementation of student IEP’s, planning and implementation of daily instructional activities, monitoring student progress and providing consultation to staff, health care aides, agencies, parents and administrators.

Qualifications Desired

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate, with approval by the Michigan Department of Education in an area of special education (All endorsement areas considered)
• Ability to program for and motivate students to develop to their fullest potential in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
• Interpersonal skills which promote positive personal relationships with students, parents, staff and community is required

About Us

The staff, administration and Board of Education of the Ionia County Intermediate School District are dedicated to collaborating:

• With students, parents, and district residents
• With local and other intermediate districts, and
• With community partners and state agencies

to provide quality services and exemplary leadership in support of superior teaching and learning throughout the District.

Why Join Ionia County ISD

• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth
• Impactful work
• Competitive Compensation

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Ionia County Intermediate School District and its Board of Education shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Ionia County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer