Special Education Teacher-MoCI

Position Title: Full-Time Special Education Teacher - Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MoCI)

Date Posted:       November 19, 2025

Date Available:      Immediately

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 

• Prepares progress reports, Individualized Education Program forms, 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 student 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 student’s learning environment. 
• Works collaboratively with fellow teachers, ancillary staff, agency personnel, and supervisors.
• Plans individualized educational programs 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 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.
• Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation; regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required. 

EDUCATION/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. Valid Teaching certificate with special education endorsement, with a CI endorsement or the ability to obtain temporary approval. Meet all of the general skill requirements found in MARSE R340.1781, in conjunction with those of R340.1782 to R340.1788, R340.1795 to R340.1797, and R340.1799 to R340.1799d, before being employed by an Intermediate School District, Public School Academy, or other agency operating special education programs and services.
• Valid driver’s license. 

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 humanresources@wsesd.org 

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, 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 American 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, complianceofficer@wsesd.org, or 231-898-1559.