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*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 SpecialistEmail: -Osceola Intermediate School District15760 190th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307Job Type: Full-timeAbility to Commute:* Big Rapids, MI 49307 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Big Rapids, MI 49307: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person