Special Education Preschool SXI Teacher

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Special Education Teacher - SXI Preschool Teacher with ZA/ZS Endorsement Wing Lake Developmental Center Bloomfield Hills Schools 2026-2027 School Year Year-Round Program

Applications are being accepted for a Special Education Teacher - SXI Preschool Classroom position for Wing Lake Developmental Center.

At Bloomfield Hills Schools, we believe opportunities create possibilities. As part of our enduring commitment to creating opportunities for our students, we encourage them to explore a variety of unique experiences, hands -on activities, and a diverse set of course offerings. We are dedicated to giving our students more and helping them deve lop individual excellence on the pathway toward achieving personal goals. As a direct result of these efforts, approximately 90% of our graduating seniors are accepted into their first college of choice. Join a collaborative and diverse staff team that goes the extra mile to ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing and academic success of all our students.

FTE: 1.0 FTE

POSITION OVERVIEW: Bloomfield Hills Schools District seeks a compassionate, skilled Preschool SXI (Severely Cross Categorical Impaired) Special Education Teacher to support young children with significant and multiple disabilities. The teacher creates an inclusive, nurturing, learning environment that promotes each child's communication, development, participation, independence, and well-being. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and families through individualized instruction and collaborative care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) for preschool

students with severe and multiple disabilities

• Assess student strengths, needs, and developmental progress; use assessment information to guide instruction and report progress to families and the IEP team
• Adapt curriculum, materials, communication supports, and teaching strategies for students with significant cognitive, physical, and/or sensory impairments
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that supports learning, communication, social interaction, daily living skills, and participation
• Collaborate with families, general education staff, and related services providers, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers, nursing staff, and specialists
• Coordinate and provide direction to paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support consistent, safe, and effective programming
• Maintain an organized, accessible classroom and safely use, monitor, and coordinate specialized equipment and assistive technology
• Establish positive behavioral supports and follow individualized behavior and safety plans, including district procedures for crisis response
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support consistent, safe, and effective programming during medical incidents

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education Endorsement in Cognitively Impaired (SA)
• ZA/ZS Endorsement required
• Experience working with severely multiply/cognitively impaired students preferred
• Experience with AAC devices, mobility devices, and medical needs preferred

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Wing Lake Developmental Center

COMPENSATION BENEFITS: Pursuant to the BHEA bargaining unit agreement, the current salary range for this position is $55,749- $127,136 (based on 206 days). Placement offer on the BHEA salary schedule is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Bloomfield Hills Schools offers excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance are provided by the district. The District makes contributions to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement pension system.

STARTING DATE: Immediately

METHOD OF APPLICATION: All applicants who want to be considered for this position, must submit an application at: Oakland Human Resources Consortium

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Board has therefore adopted anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment by Board members, School District employees, students, contractors, volunteers and others connected with the School District. A student, employee, or any other person who believes that a student or employee has been subjected to discrimination or harassment may seek resolution of the matter through the procedures that follow. Complaints of sexual harassment within any educational program or activity of the School District will be investigated and resolved under 8007.3-AR, as required by Title IX and its implementing regulations ("Title IX sexual harassment"). All other complaints of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, o ther than Title IX sexual harassment, will be investigated and resolved under 8007.1 -AR or 8007.2 AR. Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the 504 Coordinator: Director of Special Education, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248) 341 -5415. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248)341-5425.