Effective Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year

Reports To: Building Administrator

Qualifications: 

• Valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate
• Cognitive Impairment (SA) Teaching Endorsement.

Description:  

• Provide a continuum of adapted, integrated, and modified (AIM) specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students who function in the range of mild cognitive impairment (MiCi).
• Knowledge of Michigan K-12 and Extended Academic Standards (Essential Elements).
• Monitor and assesses student achievement and progress on IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop supplementary aides and supports to  specific to the educational and functional needs of each student.
• Provide functional instruction, while maximizing opportunities for inclusion into general education settings.
• Lead paraprofessionals in the interest of optimal student performance and classroom management.
• Collaborate with educational staff in the development of positive behavioral support plans.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary evaluation team member to conduct full and individual student evaluations.
• Compile and maintain records, written reports, progress monitoring, and other student-related documentation.
• Consult and collaborate with parents,  school personnel, and  students  regarding student performance.
• Partner with related service providers to improve the communication, social- emotional, and developmental outcomes of students.
• Schedule and coordinate IEP and related meetings with all stakeholders, including parents.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state compliance timelines, rules, and regulations.
• Serve as an active member of the school community, including participation in conferences and school events.

Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130. 

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.