Position Title: Full-Time Special Education Teacher - Severe Multiple Impairment
(SXI)/Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI)
Date Posted: June 25, 2026
Date Available: 2026-27 School Year
SUMMARY
To provide the highest quality classroom instruction for students with disabilities whose needs can best be met in a structured Educational Service District classroom program. The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with team input, progress reports, classroom observation records, and other required documentation.
- Provides a basic core program for students, including curriculum, lessons, and special education programming and teaching methods. Maintains attendance and evaluation records for classroom students.
- Evaluates students’ progress based on work output and observation, and determines goals and objectives.
- Exemplifies effective and research-based teaching strategies, methods, and practices that enhance the students’ learning environment.
- Works collaboratively with fellow teachers, ancillary staff, parent/guardians, agency personnel, transportation, and supervisors.
- Plans Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) designed to meet students’ needs and state and federal laws.
- Establishes a structured classroom to ensure the safety of each student.
- Leads and provides direct oversight of classroom paraprofessionals
- Maintains professional, positive, and productive relationships with the students’ parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Refers students for observation to members of the support staff, which included Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists, and School Social Workers, when appropriate and necessary.
- Participates in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) evaluation, the development and implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and committee/staff meetings held in relation to program operation.
- Effectively manages students’ health, personal care, and safety, including health care plans.
- Completes Medicaid and other paperwork as appropriate.
EDUCATION/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. Valid Teaching certificate with special education endorsement in SA for cognitive impairment or the ability to obtain temporary approval or permit while working on meeting requirements.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
BENEFITS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 184-day school-year contract with competitive pay and benefits as outlined in the West Shore Education Association Agreement.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send your resume and credentials to [email protected]
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. Questions or concerns about our employment practices may be directed to our Compliance Officer at 2130 W US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, [email protected], or 231-898-1559.
