SPECIAL EDUCATION – CENTER PROGRAM TEACHER – SXI / SCI

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources 405 West Main Street Northville, Michigan 48167

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CERTIFIED POSTING

DATE: October 5, 2026

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION - CENTER PROGRAM TEACHER - SXI / SCI Cooke School

EXPECTED START DATE: Full-time for the 2026-27 School Year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Michigan Certification for Teacher of Students with Cognitive Impairments (SA)

• Experience or knowledge of working with Emotionally Impaired

• Must meet all Highly Qualified requirements for the position

• Knowledge of effective educational programming for SCI, SXI and DD students (note: DD - students with both emotional and cognitive impairments)

• Able to effectively teach all students consistent with IEP

• Able to design and deliver quality instruction to all types of learning situations and to students of all ability levels

• Sensitivity to the unique needs of students - able to differentiate instruction

• Commitment and ability to meet a wide range of student needs

• Effective classroom management techniques for working with students with moderate to severe disabilities

• Ability to work in a team setting, collaborating with staff, administration and parents.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively work with children and adults from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds

• Ability to effectively plan and deliver quality instruction in-person and/or virtually, as needed

• Ability to use Schoology (learning management system) as needed

• Proficient user of current forms of instructional and adaptive technology

• Effective use of performance data to guide instruction

• Sound understanding and use of formative assessment techniques

• Develops and maintains professional and supportive rapport with students, faculty and parents

• Willingness to learn new concepts and strategies, commitment to continuous improvement

• Understanding of effective methods of MTSS and PBIS implementation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional certification for working with Emotionally Impaired
• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Prior teaching experience
• Prior work or volunteer experience in a center program preferred but not required

TYPICAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Develop classroom programs to meet the diverse needs of SCI, SXI and DD students

• Effectively plan for and provide appropriate forms of instruction to students w/ moderate to severe disabilities

• Work with appropriate team members to develop IEP goals and objectives for each student

• Effectively plan and deliver quality instruction in-person and/or virtually, as needed

• Provide direct instruction to special education students

• Work collaboratively with support staff to implement plans that meet the individual student's needs

• Provide direction and guidance to para educators / support staff

• Participate in and lead IEPT meetings

• Ensure that appropriate staff are aware of all IEP services and goals

• Assist staff in assessing, developing and maintaining individual educational/behavioral plans

• Function as a member of an inter-disciplinary team providing diagnostic, prescriptive and educational programming for special education and general education students

• Instruct students of all ability levels using the State standards, District curriculum and IEP goals and objectives

• Conduct work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to professional practice and conduct

• Work to further develop the curriculum and seek innovative, engaging and motivating instructional approaches

• Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the Cooke staff

• Frequently communicate with students, parents, teachers, ancillary staff and administrators regarding student progress and other related matters

• Monitor, assess and report student progress toward learning targets and curriculum

• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning

• Implements useful progress monitoring assessment measures

• Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan -guide instruction and inform the learner

• Establishes a cooperative and supportive relationship with all students

• Fosters a sense of appreciation and enthusiasm for the instructional content areas

• Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development

• Planning and delivery of appropriate individualized instruction for caseload students based upon IEP goals and objectives, with access to general education curriculum

• Collaboration and coordination with ancillary staff, support staff and administration to meet a range of needs for each student, including behavioral supports, medical plans, and related services

• Accurately meets all mandated special education documentation and reporting in a timely manner

• Contributes and participates in efforts related to school and district goals

• Takes direction from the building and District administration

• Maintains regular and consistent attendance

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned by administration

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should apply through the following link: https://www.northvilleschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=350757&type=d&pREC_ID=760873) Please upload a letter of intent, resume, transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), verification of HQ status, letters of recommendations, and District application:

Attention: Northville Public School District Mr. Brian Sumner, Director of Human Resources 405 West Main Street Northville, Michigan 48167

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Posting Authorized: 10-5-2026 by Brian Sumner, Director of Human Resources

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