Plans, organizes, and executes with paraprofessional(s), daily instructional activities for students who are classified as impaired in cognitive functioning. Must be able to integrate objectives of ancillary services staff with classroom and program structure. Assessment of students, student guidance, parent conferencing and other related duties as may be assigned. Responsible for planning instruction and/or adoption of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

1. Implements instructional activities defined by existing performance objectives.
2. Plans and develops student activities in coordination with teacher assistants.
3. Maintains effective relationships with ancillary staff and parents.
4. Maintains all records pertaining to instructional activities.
5. Provides a basic core program for student with cognitive impairments.
6. Counsels individuals and groups of students with cognitive impairments with educational, occupational and personal problems.
7. Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the cognitively impaired.
8. Plans curriculum, lessons, and Special Education programs and teaching methods.
9. Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation.
10. Maintains physical environment of the classroom.
11. Maintains contact with parents of students.
12. Works with staff to coordinate goals and objectives.
13. Assists students with cognitive impairment in making a realistic assessment of their abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.
14. Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of applicants in the schools cognitively impaired program.
15. Evaluates students' progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
16. Prepares report cards, reading records, IPET forms, classroom observation records, and other miscellaneous survey and forms.
17. Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Required Bachelor's degree in education or a field of study related to special education.
2. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with required full approval in the area of Cognitively

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is August 16, 2024. Placement on the Special Education Certified Salary Schedule will depend on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $52,518-$105,246. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick and personal business days.

To Apply: Interested parties should go to our website, https://jcisd.workbrightats.com to complete an online application.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 31, 2024 OR UNTIL FILLED