Summary: Plans, organizes and executes daily instructional activities for students who are classified as cognitively and/or autistic impaired. Must be able to integrate objectives of the ancillary service staff with classroom and program structure. Assessment of students, student guidance, parent conferencing and other related duties as assigned. Responsible for planning instruction and/or adoption of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)

1. Implements instructional activities defined by existing performance objectives.
2. Plans and develops student activities in coordination with teacher assistants.
3. Maintains effective relationships with ancillary staff and parents.
4. Maintains all records pertaining to instructional activities.
5. Provides a basic core program for cognitively and/or autistic impaired students.
6. Counsels individuals and groups of cognitively and/or autistic impaired students with educational, occupational and personal problems.
7. Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the cognitively and/or autistic impaired.
8. Plans curriculum, lessons, and Special Education programs and teaching methods.
9. Evaluates student's progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observations made in and out of the classroom.
10. Maintains physical environment of the classroom.
11. Maintains contact with parents of students.
12. Works with staff to coordinate goals and objectives.
13. Assists the cognitively and/or autistic impaired students in making a realistic assessment of their abilities and establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.
14. Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of applicants in the schools cognitively and/or autistic impaired program.
15. Evaluates student's progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
16. Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
17. Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:Required Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to special education. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the required endorsement of either cognitive impairment or autistic impairment. Must meet highly qualified guidelines.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is August 21, 2026. Placement on the Special Education Certified Salary Schedule will depend on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $56,258-$112,740. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick and personal business days.

To Apply:Interested parties should go to our website, https://jcisd.workbrightats.com to complete an online application.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 31, 2026 OR UNTIL FILLED

Pre-employment Screening: Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.