*2526-14*

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

*POSITION:* *Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MoCI) Teacher - Intermediate*

*POSTING DATE: *August 6, 2025

*START DATE:* As Soon As Possible

*DESCRIPTION:* Full-time employment as a teacher of the Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MoCI)

*REQUIREMENTS: *Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; valid teaching certificate in special education with full approval for cognitively impaired. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated successful experience/training with MoCI, SCI, or ASD students.

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:*

* Instruct students in academic subjects and social interaction skills. * Apply understanding of curriculum assessment, instruction and evaluation in the following: Functional English/Language Arts’ and Math, Language and Communication, Personal/Social development, Daily Living, Motor Skills development, and transition activities. * Develop instructional objectives and provide individualized instruction for each student. * Coordination of specific student service recommendation and/or activities (i.e. speech, OT/PT). * Assess individual students to determine level of functioning in appropriate curricular areas. * Provide parent-training techniques to be carried out in the home and respond to parents’ questions concerning child development and possible program availability. * Maintain accurate records needed by the ISD and local education agency for management, evaluation and planning. * Participate in IEP meetings for all students. * Contribute towards the evaluations of paraprofessional(s) under his/her immediate supervision in the manner prescribed and as requested by immediate supervisor. * Contribute to in-service training programs for general education staff and other personnel at the request of the Director. * Assume responsibility for keeping informed of current developments in own field and related field of special education and maintain readiness to adapt to change. * Assist and monitor students with health care needs. * Maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship with professionals and others within the school setting. * Organize time, energy and workload in order to meet responsibilities and complete assignments with due consideration of priorities among various responsibilities. * Assume responsibility to transport self to assigned worksite(s). * Maintain regular and predictable attendance. * Collect data in relation to IEP goals and objectives as well as student behavior plans. * Assist in the creation and implementation of student FBA & BIPs as needed. * Serve on building level culture and activity committees. * Must pass a criminal history background investigation conducted by the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). * Other duties as assigned by administration.

*COMPENSATION: *Commensurate with credentials and level of experience – based on current MOISD - MEA contract.

*APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/18/25 or until filled *

Submit cover letter, resume, certifications, copy of transcripts and references to:

Dana Boglarsky, Human Resource Specialist Email: jobs@moisd.org Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District 15760 190th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute: * Big Rapids, MI 49307 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: * Big Rapids, MI 49307: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person