What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cognitive Impairments (CI) Teacher (2687) position at Districtwide?
May 11, 2026
We announce the following SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING 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:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Special Education
- Michigan Teaching Endorsement in the area of Cognitive Impairment (CI)
- Experience working with students with cognitive impairments, preferred.
- 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
- Comply with timelines, laws and regulations that relate to district, state, federal policies and procedures.
- Monitor and document student progress on IEP goals.
- Collaborate with all service providers, and other staff to develop instruction and support goals that are designed to meet the learning needs of students.
- Compile and submit monthly Medicaid reports.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
- Participate in building meetings as directed by the building principal.
- 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.
https://rochester.schoolspring.com/
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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