Special Education Teacher MOCI

Job Identification:

• Job Title: Teacher
• School: Ottawa Area Center (OAC)
• Reports to: OAC Director
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: Ottawa Area Education Association

Job Summary:

The Special Education MOCI Teacher serves students with moderate cognitive impairments. 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.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals using data collection and progress monitoring systems to ensure compliance with state and federal special education requirements.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals therapists (OT PT Speech) nurses and other service providers.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and needs.
• Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems as needed.
• Maintain an organized structured classroom environment that promotes engagement safety and individualized learning.
• Foster student physical well-being by assisting with adaptive swimming and pool activities.
• Promote community integration by safely transporting students to local venues providing direct support with community based activities.
• Other duties 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 moderate cognitive impairments or other significant learning needs 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 MOCI students.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention strategies and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team.
• Patience flexibility and a commitment to student-centered instruction.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift move or assist students with or without the use of mechanical assistance.
• Ability to stand walk bend and move throughout the classroom environment for extended periods.
• Ability to intervene with student behaviors to ensure student and staff safety.
• Work occurs primarily within a center-based educational setting.

Compensation and Employment Details:

• Salary: $56486 per year per OAEA Agreement.
• Schedule: Full-time semi-balanced calendar of 190 days.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance with the option for cash-in-lieu of insurance. Participation in the Michigan public school retirement system and additional benefits as outlined in the applicable bargaining agreement.

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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