Teacher Cognitively Impaired

Teacher of the Cognitively Impaired

Location:

Blossomland Learning Center

Start Date:

August 7, 2026 Salary Range/Level: Per the Master Agreement Terms of Employment:
Per the Master Agreement

Job Description

What you will do:

• Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all children are successful.
• Act as a case coordinator by preparing for, participating in, and ensuring IEP implementation according to the school process.
• Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards.
• Competent using a variety of technology applications related to both classroom management and the instructional process.
• Provide opportunities for students to develop employability skills and work-related behaviors.
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures.
• Comply with Medicaid billing procedures.
• Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment.
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including collecting and recording data relative to student performance on individual goals and objectives.
• Conduct required formal and informal evaluations to measure students' progress.
• Comply with state and district policy on the use of seclusion and restraint.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives.
• Comply with all Michigan and Federal Special Education law/requirements.
• Follow all Board policies/procedures
• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing and other required district and building activities.
• Develop a schedule to maximize instructional time and lesson plans reflecting student goals.
• Provide home-based activities, when appropriate.
• Evaluate and order instructional materials needed to provide quality programming.
• Promote self-advocacy with secondary students through involvement in the IEP/ITP process.
• Direct paraprofessionals assigned to program or specific student.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Support school improvement plans.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or assistant principal.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with approval to teach cognitively impaired, emotionally impaired, or autistic impaired students

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance plan
• Dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid leave time
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• District-supported professional development

Working Conditions:

Works in a school environment.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Berrien RESA and our Board of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St.

Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone , fax .