Elementary Special Education Teacher - Program for Students with Cognitive Impairments JobID: 32569
Position Type:
Special Education/Teacher - Cognitive Impaired
Date Posted:
6/4/2026
Location:
Chapman Elementary
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
06/19/2026
District:
Gibraltar School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
JOB TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher Program for Students with Cognitive Impairments
POSITION TYPE: Exempt (Salaried)
LOCATION: Chapman Elementary School
DAYS AND HOURS: According to the GEA Master Agreement
CURRENT WAGE: According to GEA Master Agreement
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
EVALUATION: Annual Evaluation by Principal
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate K-12
- Certification in Special Education with CI (SA) Endorsement
- Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to listen and to give directions and instructions
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Outstanding communication skills - verbal and written
- A strong commitment to educating students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, as demonstrated by experience with co-teaching or other collaborative delivery models
- Demonstrate ability to implement research-based instructional strategies for math, reading and writing to address academic and developmental needs of students
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in a variety of flexible positive behavior support intervention strategies
- Proficiency integrating technology into instruction as a tool for student learning
- Knowledge and ability to implement data collection techniques for monitoring student growth
- Understanding of universal supports, accommodations and modifications to general education curriculum
- Demonstrate ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules on behalf of caseload students
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses students' achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility
- Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for students assigned to the classroom
- Develop, evaluate, coordinate, conduct, and implement REED, MET and IEPs for caseload students collaboratively with IEP team, including parents.
- Maintain classroom lesson plans and student records for attendance, performance and progress with clear objectives
- Assist in maintaining a safe and supportive educational environment
- Provide instruction that is in alignment with Michigan State Standards (Common Core or Essential Elements).
- Collaborate and communicate with general education teachers, other special education team members, administrators and parents to meet the needs of students for a safe and organized educational environment to optimize student learning
- Active participant in staff meetings, committees, professional development, school and district wide events as required for the position
- Exhibit a positive demeanor and support a positive work environment.
- Integrate technology effectively in a variety of forms on a daily basis as appropriate
- Maintain consistent attendance and report to work on time as expected
- Complete assigned tasks, reports, and other requirements on time
- Other duties as assigned by administration
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk over extended periods of time
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a work day, and to sit/stand several times in short periods of time.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy items.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
- This job description is subject to change at any time
It is the policy of the Gibraltar School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the discrimination policies: Ms. Amy Conway, Superintendent, 19370 Vreeland, Woodhaven, MI 48183.