SXI Teacher Post-Secondary

SXI Post- Secondary Teacher

Job Summary:
The Special Education Center-Based Teacher (SXI) provides instruction care and support to students with severe multiple impairments in a center-based program. The teacher designs and implements individualized education programs (IEPs) collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and creates a safe supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes communication independence and functional life skills.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and deliver individualized instruction aligned with each students IEP goals.
• Implement curriculum focused on communication mobility daily living skills and social development.
• Adapt and modify instructional materials and equipment to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals therapists (OT PT Speech) nurses and other service providers.
• Collect and maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems as needed.
• Assist with personal care routines including feeding toileting positioning and lifting.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings professional development and staff collaboration.
• Performs other functions as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Cognitive Impairment (SA)
• Experience working with students with severe multiple impairments preferred.
• Training in assistive technology AAC or medical/behavioral supports preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of special education laws IEP processes and instructional strategies for SXI students.
• Ability to lift transfer and physically assist students as needed.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Patience flexibility and a commitment to student-centered instruction.
• Ability to supervise and coach classroom support staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move students (up to 50 pounds with 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.

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.

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