Teacher of the Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MoCI) - Intermediate (Big Rapids)

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

• POSITION :
• Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MoCI) Teacher - Intermediate
• POSTING DATE :
• August 6, 2025
• START DATE :
• As Soon As Possible
• DESCRIPTION :
• Full-time employment as a teacher of the Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MoCI)
• REQUIREMENTS :
• Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree; valid teaching certificate in special education with full approval for cognitively impaired. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated successful experience / training with MoCI, SCI, or ASD students.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :
• Instruct students in academic subjects and social interaction skills.
• Apply understanding of curriculum assessment, instruction and evaluation in the following : Functional English / Language Arts' and Math, Language and Communication, Personal / Social development, Daily Living, Motor Skills development, and transition activities.
• Develop instructional objectives and provide individualized instruction for each student.
• Coordination of specific student service recommendation and / or activities (i.e. speech, OT / PT).
• Assess individual students to determine level of functioning in appropriate curricular areas.
• Provide parent-training techniques to be carried out in the home and respond to parents' questions concerning child development and possible program availability.
• Maintain accurate records needed by the ISD and local education agency for management, evaluation and planning.
• Participate in IEP meetings for all students.
• Contribute towards the evaluations of paraprofessional(s) under his / her immediate supervision in the manner prescribed and as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Contribute to in-service training programs for general education staff and other personnel at the request of the Director.
• Assume responsibility for keeping informed of current developments in own field and related field of special education and maintain readiness to adapt to change.
• Assist and monitor students with health care needs.
• Maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship with professionals and others within the school setting.
• Organize time, energy and workload in order to meet responsibilities and complete assignments with due consideration of priorities among various responsibilities.
• Assume responsibility to transport self to assigned worksite(s).
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Collect data in relation to IEP goals and objectives as well as student behavior plans.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of student FBA & BIPs as needed.
• Serve on building level culture and activity committees.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation conducted by the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• COMPENSATION :
• Commensurate with credentials and level of experience based on current MOISD - MEA contract.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE : 8 / 18 / 25 or until filled

Submit cover letter, resume, certifications, copy of transcripts and references to :

Dana Boglarsky, Human Resource Specialist

Email : jobs@moisd.org

Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District

15760 190th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Type : Full-time

Ability to Commute :

• Big Rapids, MI 49307 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Big Rapids, MI 49307 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person