Teacher of Students Severe Cognitive Impairments- Adult Transition Program

TEACHER of STUDENTS with SEVERE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for teaching students in a special education classroom.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and direct the learning activities for small groups of students according to their academic and behavioral needs.
• Evaluate student performance using formal and informal assessment activities.
• Diagnose specific student needs, plan and carryout individualized programs for each student.
• Shape appropriate academic and social behaviors, to provide positive adult role model and to evaluate student performances.
• Develop and implement behavioral classroom structures and behavioral program for students, including positive behavioral interventions and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and carryout classroom activities, community based instruction and other related educational experiences.
• Consult and coordinate instruction, behavioral management and other appropriate student services with other personnel who serve students with disabilities.
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans and documentation of student performance.
• Assist with planning curriculum, lessons and teaching methods.
• Evaluation, assessment and screening of students.
• Planning to meet individual student's and program needs.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Provide direction and information to teacher assistant(s).
• Travel to meet job requirements.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate/coordinate IEPT and other meetings as requested/required.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for full/temporary approval as a Teacher of students with Cognitive Impairments.

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment endorsement.

Immediately

September 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (Internal);
Until Filled (External Candidates)

Commensurate with Experience and Contract in Effect

It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies.

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone:
Fax:

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator.

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone:
F…