Job Details

Position: Teacher – Cognitive Impairment (CI)
District: Saginaw Public Schools
Position Type: Certified/Licensed
Location: District-Wide
Date Available: 2025–26 School Year
Closing Date: Until Filled

General Summary:
Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

District-Wide Performance Standards:
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses, and the community, is committed to ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all.

A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround Teacher Skillfully Demonstrates:

• Alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment based on student needs

• Initiative in seeking instructional support from peers and leadership

• The ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, urban environment

• Student-focused decision-making that breaks from outdated norms

• Relentless pursuit of improved learning outcomes and innovation

• Data-informed instruction using formative and summative assessment

• Execution of tiered instruction and use of support networks

• Strong, caring relationships with students for academic influence

• Engagement in a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability

• Participation in the PLC process and instructionally focused dialogue

• Coordination across grade levels and experimentation with new strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Subject-matter and instructional expertise

2. Familiarity with current educational technology

3. Critical thinking and analytical skills

4. Strong verbal and written communication

5. Sound decision-making ability

6. Organizational and planning effectiveness

7. Capacity to work in high-pressure environments

8. Flexibility and adaptability

9. Proactive and self-motivated mindset

10. Accurate documentation and reporting

11. Attention to detail

12. Effective inquiry-based instructional practices

13. Collaborative working style with school staff

14. Independent task management

15. Fast learner of new processes and tools

16. Ability to connect with diverse student populations

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Schedule and coordinate IEP, MET, and Manifestation Determination meetings with parental notification

2. Maintain accurate records including B-worksheets, attendance, and discipline

3. Advise administrators on student disabilities and their impact on discipline

4. Maintain up-to-date IEP and discipline documentation for administrative access

5. Provide parents with regular IEP progress updates

6. Prepare, plan, and organize IEPs with measurable goals and objectives

7. Lead IEP meetings for assigned caseload

8. Deliver instructional services tailored to student needs

9. Provide direct instruction based on IEPs

10. Support general education staff in accommodating special education students

11. Deliver supplemental curriculum-based instruction

12. Maintain service schedules for each student, documenting frequency and duration

13. Help coordinate course scheduling for special education students

14. Collaborate with MET team for evaluations and placements

15. Align instructional strategies with district-wide goals

16. Sustain consistent communication with staff and families

17. Stay current on changes in special education law and practices

18. Report student transfers or address changes to the special education office

19. Submit paperwork to records office within ten (10) days of IEP meeting

20. Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution

2. Meets School, District, and State requirements for professional teacher education

3. Holds proper credential or certification for assigned teaching subject

4. Possesses required state certification and endorsements

5. Relevant classroom teaching experience preferred

Salary:
Based on education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills in its programs.