Teacher of Adult Students with Moderate Cognitive Impairments (MoCI) Elementary Age

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District

Helping Schools Help Students

TITLE Teacher of Students with Moderate Cognitive Impairments (MoCI) in Center-based Program (elementary age students)

DATE OF POSITION OPENING On or about August 19, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The individual selected for this position will be responsible for instructional services for elementary-age students with disabilities requiring center-based programming.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and safely care for students with moderate cognitive impairments in a center- based, self-contained classroom setting.
• Plan and prepare lessons specific to the IEP following the Unique Learning Systems (ULS) or curriculum assigned by the Supervisor using appropriate assessments.
• Provide and supervise the instruction and activities of those students assigned, while working cooperatively with classroom Paraprofessionals, other ISD, and building classroom and itinerant staff members.
• Ability to lift and position students as directed by PT/OT staff, if necessary.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents on student activities and progress.
• Keep appropriate records and correctly follow required district building procedures.
• Be familiar and appropriately use a variety of adaptive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Be willing to learn and implement appropriate administration of MI-ACCESS alternate state assessment and report results.
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings and other related meetings in a timely manner.
• Complete all forms and reports in a timely manner consistent with ISD policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to IEP case management duties, accident/illness/injury reports, etc.
• Keep up to date in areas related to the profession.
• Implement best practice strategies to differentiate instruction.
• Follow best practices and processes to develop and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Collaboratively develop and implement student health plans and protocols with the school nurse and other school staff members.
• Coordinate paraprofessional schedules and daily activities.
• Provide positive interactions with students, parents, WMISD staff members, LEA

staff members, and community agencies.

• Demonstrate positive team-oriented attitudes and behaviors and present a positive image of WMISD.
• Follow all WMISD Board Policies, Superintendent directives, and Special

Education Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent directives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Full or temporary Michigan Department of Education certification approval in Special Education: Cognitive (Mental) Impairments or be willing to enroll in a program to add this endorsement to current special education teacher certification. If you don’t have a CI Endorsement but are willing to enroll in a program to add this endorsement, there may be alternate paths to certification and funding sources available to accomplish this.
• Able to independently lift 50 pounds.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must provide their own transportation to and from work daily.
• Valid Michigan state driver’s license or state I.D.
• Ability to pass criminal history check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen

WAGES AND BENEFITS According to the WMISD Professional Federation Association contract

HOURS TO BE WORKED 7.5 hours daily

CALENDAR Professional staff school year

WMISD may offer the following incentives to the successful candidate:

• Three insurance package options, including one that is free to cover the employee and the entire family
• Tuition reimbursement towards credentials & continuing education related to the scope of work

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Qualified applicants must submit:

• Application (online by going to the WMISD Website https://wmisd.org/job-postings/)
• Cover letter
• Resume
• of college or university transcripts
• of certification(s)
• Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the candidate’s work experience and abilities

Please email application materials in one PDF to:

Trina Scott, Human Coordinator
Email: humanresources@wmisd.org

For questions specific to this position, please contact:

Molly Shively, Special Education Supervisor

Email: mshively@wmisd.org

Cell: 231-876-2288

APPLICATION DEADLINE May 30, 2025, or until filled

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, nor does it condone sexual or other harassment, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories under federal or applicable state or local law. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training, and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. For more information, contact one of the WMISD Title IX Coordinators: Assistant Superintendent of Technology, 9905 E 13th Street, Cadillac, MI 49601, jhayes@wmisd.org, 231-444-7982 or Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, 9907 E 13th Street, Cadillac, MI, 49601, ascheidel@wmisd.org, 231-876-2279.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,370.00 - $79,431.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,370 - $79,431