SPECIAL EDUCATION – CENTER PROGRAM TEACHER – SXI / SCI

Northville Public Schools -
Northville, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Student progress monitoring
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders
Faculty collaboration
Parent collaboration
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Student disability services management
Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management
Student support planning
Student performance data analysis
Learning styles adaptability
Experience working with children
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Designing specialized curriculums for diverse student populations
Working with students
Instructional adaptability
Data collection for student progress in special education
Parent communication in school administration
E-learning platforms
Online instruction
Enterprise Learning Management
Classroom Teaching
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Student needs assessment
Classroom community building
Special Education Certification
Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Full Job Description

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

405 West Main Street

Northville, Michigan 48167

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CERTIFIED POSTING

DATE: May 10, 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: 5-10-2026 by Brian Sumner, Director of Human Resources

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

No person applying for employment at Northville Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, height, weight,

marital or family status, pregnancy status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any

other legally protected category, be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in

employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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