Teacher Cognitively Impaired

Position: (1.0) Teacher of the Cognitively Impaired
Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

10/30/2025

Location:

Student Services

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

11/07/2025 OR FILLED

District:

 Livonia Public Schools  Additional Information:
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POSITION:

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified teacher of students eligible under cognitive impairment who will be able to develop and sustain academic-focused and life-skill instruction for his/her students. The teacher will identify and implement best practices in instruction and student achievement. The teacher of the cognitively impaired will work in a multi-district program. The job requires a wide knowledge of intervention and classroom management techniques and the ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods and materials applicable to the student's disability.

It is expected the teacher has the ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods and materials applicable to cognitively impaired students.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,900 staff members, serving approximately 13,300 students pre-K - post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $175 million, with a state funding of $9,608 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement.

Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

* Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:

* The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.

* Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.

* Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.

* Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.

* Dental, vision, and life insurance:

* The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.

* Long-term disability coverage:

* The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.

* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.

* Longevity pay.

* Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.

Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in the area of special education:

* Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in SA

* Applicants who are able to be temporarily approved will be considered if enrolled in a university training program for teachers of the cognitively impaired and demonstrates commitment to securing full certification as soon as possible

* A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students

* Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships

* Skills in individualizing instruction

* Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders

* Superior verbal and written communication skills

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments

* Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture

* Provides effective individualized instruction that is based on established learning theory and the elements of effective instruction and the student's IEP

* Uses appropriate motivational and classroom/behavior management for cognitively impaired students

* Communicates progress towards goals and objectives to students, parents, and counselors, as appropriate

* Provides classroom instruction in the following skill areas: self-care and…