Teacher of Students with SCI (Severe Cognitive Impairments)
Company: Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District
Location: Cadillac
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH SEVERE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS (SCI)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The individual selected for this
position will be responsible for instructional services for
eligible students SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Teach and safely care
for students with severe cognitive impairments in a center-
based,self-contained classroom Plan and prepare lessons specific to
the IEP following the Unique Learning Systems (ULS) or curriculum
assigned by the Supervisor using appropriate after assessments
Provide and supervise the instruction and transition activities of
those students assigned to the classroom, 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 and with local
community partners 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 and
report results Schedule and attend 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 Keep up
to date in areas related to the profession Implement best practice
strategies to differentiate instruction Follow best practices and
processes to develop functional behavior assessments and positive
behavior support plans Collaboratively develop and implement
student health plans and protocols with the school nurse and other
school staff members Other duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
members MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full or temporary Michigan approval
in 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,a Special
Education Teacher Tuition Grant may be available through the MDE.
Able to independently lift 50 pounds Good oral and written
communication skills Experience working with special needs students
is preferred Training in CPR and CPI(Crisis Prevention Institute)
preferred WAGES AND BENEFITS According to the WMPF 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: Sign on bonus Stipend for moving expenses
Three insurance package options, including one that is free to
cover the employee and entire family. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants must submit: Application(online by going to
the WMISD Website https://wmisd.org/job-postings/ Cover letter
Resume Copy of college or university transcripts Three letters of
reference from individuals familia rwith the candidate---s work
experience and abilities Please email application materials in one
PDFto: Trina Scott,Human Resources Assistant Email:
humanresourceswmisd.org Phone:231.876.2276 In compliance with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with
Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Wexford-Missaukee
Intermediate School District that no person shall, on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, Age,
disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For
more information contact the Superintendent at 9907 E. 13th Street,
Cadillac, MI, 49601 or (231) 876-2260.
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