Teacher of Cognitively Impaired

Skip to content MISTAFF – MASSP Michigan Education Job Postings HomeJob SearchPost a JobMASSP.comK-12 Alternative CertificationEvents Teacher of Cognitively Impaired Deadline: October 31, 2026 District/Organization: Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Position/Type: Teacher, full time Salary: $48,695 to $76,495 Starting Wage Based on Education and Experience Position Details Full-time, school year, currently located in the DIISD MoCI program at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools in Dickinson County. Salary based on experience for placement on the pay grid. Full benefits package available. This job posting will remain open until filled. Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Mental Retardation from an accredited college or universityValid Michigan Teacher’s certificate in Mental/Cognitive ImpairmentSatisfy the requirements of Special Education RulesAble to physically manage, lift and interact with students of a wide range of physical size and ability as needed.Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license. General Description: Provide quality individualized education programs to students manifesting behavior, academic and social deficits which cannot be remedied in other Special Education programs or in the general education classroom. Provide instruction related to enhancing sensory motor and social emotional growth which is designed to maximize the fullest potential of each student. Essential Functions Carry out an individualized instructional program for each student assigned which emphasizes self help skills, communication skills, physical and motor development, personal and social adjustment, health and safety, adult living skills, work activity experience, and training for post school placement.Develop education plans for each student.Assure that each student’s placement in the program is processed according to established procedures.Develop goals and short term instructional objectives for each child enrolled in the program.Confer with other professional personnel concerning the needs of individual students.Provide the opportunity for the student to be integrated with his normal peers through field trips and leisure time activities.Supervise and coordinate the total activities of the teacher aides.Participate as a member of the IEPT upon request.Assist in the preparation of goals and instructional objectives for the cognitively impaired program.Conduct a review of all students in accordance with procedures.Meet timelines for Annual, Evaluation Review, and Redetermination IEP meetings for each child enrolled in program.Maintain confidentiality with respect to student information.Complete all required written reports and billing in a timely fashion.Must have regular and reliable attendance. E-mail: hr@diisd.org Website: Link Attachments: UPDATED-External-Posting-CI-Teacher-Dickinson-County-2026-27.pdf Tweet Mail Report Listing MISTAFF.com Is a Collaborative Effort Of The Following Organizations Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators, Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association, Michigan School Public Relations Association Report an issue with the site