Special Education Teacher SCI Middle and High School

Special Education Teacher - SCI

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 Teacher in a center-based SCI program provides specialized instruction to middle/high school aged students in a highly structured supportive environment. This position focuses on developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) coordinating with support staff and related service providers and adapting curriculum to promote functional academics communication daily living skills and social-emotional development. The teacher works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximize student success independence and growth for each student.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop implement and monitor IEPs in collaboration with parents administrators and multidisciplinary team members.
• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction using evidence-based strategies tailored to student needs.
• Adapt curriculum and materials to support functional academics life skills mobility communication and sensory regulation.
• Collect and analyze student data to drive instruction and monitor progress.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive behavior supports and proactive strategies.
• Supervise and collaborate with classroom paraprofessionals to ensure consistency in instructional and personal care routines.
• Support students with feeding toileting mobility and personal care needs as required.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress goals and daily updates.
• Participate in staff meetings training and professional development aligned with center-based programming.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with all district state and federal regulations.

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.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and CPR certification are preferred or willingness to complete.

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

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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