SCI Special Education Center Based Teacher Post-Secondary

Special Education Center Based Teacher- SCI

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher provides instruction and support to post-secondaryaged students with severe cognitive impairments and autism. This position focuses on highly individualized instruction development of whole-child educational plans and promotion of independence and post-secondary outcomes. The teacher works collaboratively with families community partners and a multidisciplinary team to support student growth and transition goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and implement individualized instructional programs aligned with IEPs and post-secondary transition goals
• Provide strategic differentiated instruction to meet diverse cognitive behavioral and functional needs
• Develop and monitor personalized whole-child plans to promote skill acquisition and independence
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet changing student needs year to year
• Support students within the SCI/AI continuum including those with challenging behaviors
• Collaborate with related service providers families and community supports
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with Michigan special education requirements
• Model professionalism and effective communication with students families staff and community partners
• Participate in team meetings training and professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with SA (Cognitive Impairment) endorsement
• ASD endorsement preferred
• Credentials must meet Michigan special education requirements
• Experience teaching in the SCI/AI continuum
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviors
• CPR and CPI training preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to accuracy
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Patience empathy and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking
• Willingness to accept and apply feedback
• Regular and predictable attendance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move students (up to 50 pounds with or without assistance/mechanical lift as required).
• Frequent bending reaching pushing wheelchairs and positioning students.
• Ability to assist with toileting feeding and personal care routines.
• Capable of standing and actively engaging with students throughout the school day.
• Ability to intervene with student behaviors to ensure student and staff safety.

Compensation and Details:

• Pay: Starting Per OAEA Master Agreement
• Schedule: Full-time Full Year Balanced Calendar 190 days per year
• Employee Group: Union Salary
• Benefits: Full benefits package including health dental vision disability and life insurance. MPSERS provided retirement plan.
• FLSA: Exempt

Notices:

Job Description Changes: Job descriptions may be subject to change based on the OAISDs needs. This is meant to describe a basic overview of qualifications role and duties. It is not an exhaustive or fully comprehensive list as other duties may be assigned.

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at OAISD 13663 Port Sheldon St. Holland MI 49424 to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures. Telephone Ext: 4091.

Required Experience:

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