Cognitive Impairments (CI) Teacher (2687)

May 11 2026

We announce the followingSPECIAL EDUCATIONTEACHING vacancy in the Rochester Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year. Applications will be accepted until FILLED.

TEACHER OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS

ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2. Michigan Teaching Endorsement in the area of Cognitive Impairment (CI)
3. Experience working with students with cognitive impairments preferred.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOAL: To develop instruct support and implement individualized programs for students who require specialized instruction and individualized supports through Special Education Programs and Services and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Comply with timelines laws and regulations that relate to district state federal policies and procedures.
2. Monitor and document student progress on IEP goals.
3. Collaborate with all service providers and other staff to develop instruction and support goals that are designed to meet the learning needs of students.
4. Compile and submit monthly Medicaid reports.
5. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
6. Participate in building meetings as directed by the building principal.
7. Performs other duties as requested by the Building Principal Special Education Supervisor(s) Director of Special Education or Assistant Superintendent.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal Special Education Supervisor(s) and Director of Special Education

SALARY:

Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the link below. If you are an internal candidate please log in to submit your application.

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin creed or ancestry age sex marital status height weight familial status arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206 Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA) MCL 37.1206 Title II Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C. Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition individuals will not be excluded from or be denied the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics. Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd. Rochester MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 Students: Pasquale Cusumano Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education ; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Required Experience:

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