Secondary Special Education Cognitive Impairment Program Teacher

WHO WE ARE:

Whitmore Lake Public Schools serves approximately 800 students in preschool through 12th grade and their families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding area. Whitmore Lake Middle and High School is a 6-12th building. We are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all. At the heart of all we do is our tight‑knit Trojan community including our students, their families and our staff.

We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan. #Trojan Pride

Full‑time position beginning at $45,000 with a Bachelor’s degree, or $51,500 with a Master’s degree. Increase on the WLEA salary schedule with previous experience.

Whitmore Lake Middle/High School, grades 7-12

The Community‑based Instruction teacher is responsible for the instructional program and creation of the life skills curriculum for students functioning in the mild cognitive impairment range or those working toward a Certificate of Completion at Whitmore Lake Secondary School, grades 6‑12.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides and coordinates the instructional program for students in the assigned area of responsibility, and evaluates results on a continuous basis
• Assesses students’ achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet the individual educational needs of students
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of students, considering such factors as physical, emotional, and educational levels of development
• Leads the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team meetings and prepares reports for assigned students
• Leads Individualized Education Program Team meetings. Develops and implements student IEP goals and services
• Participates in the implementation of health care procedures in accordance with administrative operating procedures
• Develops, implements, and coordinates behavior intervention plans
• Coordinate volunteer work‑related activities with local businesses
• Maintains Work Study records and actively supervises students in the community
• Works collaboratively and communicates with District and outside agency staff, students, parents/guardians
• Participates in district/building staff meetings, department meetings, staff development activities, etc.
• Maintains accurate attendance, service logs, and appropriate reports in accordance to state and federal law as required by the District
• Regularly documents student progress; uses student data to improve instruction
• Safely transports students to and from community activities
• Directs the activities of para professionals in all areas of instruction as well as other activities for assigned students
• Confers openly and frequently with parents and staff
• Performs billing functions for Medicaid reimbursement where applicable
• Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor

• Endorsement in Cognitive Impairment (SA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Master’s degree is preferred
• Secondary teaching certificate is preferred
• Possess or have the ability to earn CPI certification annually
• Driver’s License;
  Possess or have the ability to earn a Chauffeur's License

Competitive salary structure

Customized retirement plan options

Excellent compensation package including up to full‑family health coverage with long‑term disability, medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Health Insurance Opt‑Out Cash Bonus

Childcare tuition discount

Professional development, career growth, and promotion opportunities

Small school with a positive school culture built on support and collaboration

Whitmore Lake Public Schools, 8845 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Superintendent’s Office, 8845 Main St.,

Whitmore Lake, MI .