Cognitively Impaired Teacher 1.0 FTE

Cognitively Impaired Teacher - 1.0 FTE

NorthernTrails

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary: Per the FHEA Master Agreement Salary Schedule

Schedule:Beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary: Under the direction of the principal and the special education supervisor the teacher will work with special education students to achieve excellence. The teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adapting the curriculum to accommodate students in the learning teacher will function as the case manager for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversee their compliance.

Qualifications:

• State of Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification
• SA endorsement
• Believes that all children can learn and accept differences in students

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to differentiate academic instruction for diverse student needs across multiple grade levels and content areas
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Ability to teach academic organizational and social strategies to students to foster success in general education
• Knowledge of and accuracy in completing IEPs present level of student performance measurable goals and objectives and documentation of progress toward goals and objectives
• Strong background in using assessment and data to inform instruction and document student progress
• Ability to utilize and integrate technology in instructional practices
• Successful classroom management strategies and skills
• Experience or knowledge in co-teaching
• An appreciation for diversity and a desire to assist all students in becoming cross-culturally competent
• Enthusiastic flexible and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students parents teachers and administrators
• Willingness and commitment to participate in curriculum development school improvement committees and professional development
• Willingness to be trained and utilize in CPI CPR and First Aid strategies
• Ability to abide by all district policies and procedures and to demonstrate competencies specific in Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a moderate or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation:
In accordance with the FHEA Master Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion age sex (including pregnancy gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status disability genetic information or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Required Experience:

IC