Job Description
*2526-14*
*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
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation,