Teacher-Cognitive Impairment ($5,000 signing bonus + $5,000 student loan repayment)

Teacher – Cognitive Impaired

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher is responsible for specific and general classroom instruction of the students and for directing and supervising aides.  Reports to the Building Administrators.  Must be able to lift, move students and equipment. Must be physically and emotionally able to effectively manage aggressive and maladaptive behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education Endorsement in the area of Cognitive Impairment preferred.
• At least one-year teaching experience with severely multiply impaired, severely cognitively impaired or moderate cognitive impaired is preferred. Student teaching in any of these areas will be considered.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license
• Must be able to lift students and manipulate wheelchair bound students.
• Experience in implementing the MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) curriculum preferred
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, push, pull, and twist.
• Experience with Positive Behavior Supports, CPI, TEACCH, PODD, PECS, and MI-ACCESS preferred
• CPR and First Aid training preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and conduct activities for students in the classroom.
2. Organize and plan activities for classroom support staff. Ability to provide leadership by directing and monitoring teacher aides in the classroom, school buildings and in the community.
3. Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program, including toilet training, brief changing, and clean up.
4. Prepare, present and maintain assessment evaluation on the progress of students.
5. Write and implement specific behavioral and educational objectives on all students.
6. Participate in the IEPT and TEAM meetings when appropriate.
7. Be able to relate community activities, curricular goals and programming to the Building Administrators, other teachers, ancillary staff, aides and parents.
8. Maintain cooperative relationships with all ancillary staff.
9. Understand and utilize learning theory and applied behavioral analysis in the management and instruction of the students.
10. Establish instructional and behavioral objectives for students.
11. Ability to respond to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors.
12. Prepare and write a scheduled student progress report for each student.
13. Integrate students into community settings.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

RELATED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet all required goals as they relate to students' success and growth.
2. Ensure the safety of all students while providing instruction and guidance.
3. Maintain proper care and general maintenance of the classroom.
4. Maintain proper supervision of all equipment and material in the classroom.
5. Assist in screening, evaluating and securing appropriate supplies, materials, and equipment in the classroom.
6. Attend conferences and workshops to promote personal growth and professional knowledge.
7. Participate in scheduled field trips, staff meetings and in-service training programs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Schedule:       Balanced Calendar Schedule

Salary Range:         Negotiated IEA bargaining agreement salary schedule

Fringes:                 In accordance with negotiated IEA bargaining agreement

                             $5000 signing bonus and $5000 student loan repayment

Work Day:              Standard instructional staff hours: 8 am – 3:20 pm

PROCEDURE:

Complete online application, including a cover letter, resume, and transcripts at www.sccresa.org.

Natalie Adair

(adair.natalie@sccresa.org)

Principal – Woodland Developmental Center

499 Range Road

Marysville, Michigan 48040

(810) 455-4376