Teacher Cognitively Impaired

(1.0) Teacher of the Cognitively Impaired

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified teacher of students eligible under cognitive impairment who will develop and sustain academic-focused and life‑skill instruction for their students. The teacher will identify and implement best practices in instruction and student achievement. The position is within a multi‑district program and requires wide knowledge of intervention and classroom management techniques and the ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods and materials applicable to the students’ disabilities.

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

• Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax‑deferred retirement savings accounts with employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees monthly retirement benefit payments over lifetime once age and service requirements are met. Employees are automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 2 % contributed.
• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • 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 20–29 hours per week.
  • Optional “cash in lieu” of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance: district pays 100 % of the premium for all employees.
• Long‑term disability coverage: district pays 100 % of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members providing confidential short‑term counseling available 7 days a week at no cost.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.
• Children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district’s attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education (SA).
• Bachelor’s degree in the area of special education.
• Applicants temporarily approved while enrolled in a university training program for teachers of the cognitively impaired and demonstrating commitment to securing full certification as soon as possible.
• 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.

• 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 based on established learning theory, effective instruction elements, and the student’s IEP.
• Uses appropriate motivational and behavior management techniques for cognitively impaired students.
• Communicates progress toward goals and objectives to students, parents, and counselors.
• Provides classroom instruction in self‑care and grooming, essential elements, activities of daily living, social/emotional development, leisure time, personal adjustment, and work skills.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepares necessary documentation of student growth and achievement.
• Integrates school improvement goals into the classroom.
• Maintains student classroom records using current district technology and expectations.
• Identifies student…