Self-Contained CI Classroom Teacher

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Hazel Park High School
  (High-Needs School)

Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of
Special Education Teacher - Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE)serving High School students.

• 10-month, Full-time, Hazel Park Educational Association (H.P.E.A.) Position
• Hazel Park Educational Association (H.P.E.A.) Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule
• Reports to Building Principal

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) required
• Highly Qualified in accordance with No Child Left Behind Guidelines
• Experience in providing instructional services to students who are certified Cognitive Impaired
• Experience in developing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
• The ability to write, implement, and monitor IEP's
• Knowledge and/or understanding in consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions
• Experience in differentiated instruction, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Systems, and individualized programming options for students
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff
• Applicants must be able to show proof of a satisfactory criminal background check as defined by state standards

• Provide differentiated instruction to students on caseload
• Evaluate and monitor student growth, and develop targeted interventions
• Maintain contact with parents of caseload students
• Complete caseload monthly Medicaid Billing
• Plan and participate in MET and IEPT meetings when appropriate
• Consult, communicate, and collaborate with other professionals regarding specific students, educational plans and programs
• Adapt materials and activities according to students needs
• Maintain records in accordance with professional standards, federal and state guidelines, and school district policy.
• Prioritize and schedule tasks
• Transition planning for Adult Transition students
• Functional Curriculum for Moderate Cognitive Impaired students
• Work Base Learning and Community Base Instruction
• PBIS tiers of support
• Support systems for young adults with Autism
• Manage inventory of equipment, assessments, and supplies
• CPI Training preferred
• Direct and supervise the classroom paraprofessional
• Other duties as assigned by administrator

Compensation: Accordance with the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract
Post Date:
August 25, 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Reports To:
Building Principal

The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties maybe performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.