CHEBOYGAN• OTSEGO •PRESQUE ISLE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT

6065 Learning Lane Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394 (231) 238-8551 (fax)

NOTICE OF VACANCY - Internal/External Posting

Position Title MoCI Classroom Teacher for Students with Moderate Cognitive Impairments

Terms of
Employment

• Per the COPESD Professional Staff Master Contract
• Location-COPESD MoCI Classroom - Cheboygan East Elementary,

Cheboygan, MI

Job
Description

Responsible for planning instruction and adaption of the general/special education
curriculum to accommodate students in the learning process. The MoCI teacher will
function as the case manager for students with individualized education programs
(IEPs) and oversees their compliance.

Qualifications/
Job Duties

(Job descriptions are intended to represent a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed with the job.)

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsements in

Cognitive Impairments and ASD, preferred.

• Ability to provide leadership to paraprofessionals by effective scheduling,

communication, and leading by example.

• Ability to understand how cognitive, physical, sensory, and health-related

factors impact student learning and development, and appropriate
accommodations and interventions to maximize potential.

• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with parents, students,

co-workers, local school personnel, and other agencies.

• Commitment to helping students to access the general education curriculum

and inclusion experiences to the greatest extent possible.

• Ability to design and implement behavior management procedures utilizing

Positive Behavior Supports.

• Emotional stability, physical stamina, and strength necessary to complete

duties.

• Collect and utilize data for instructional planning and informed

decision-making.

• Maintain a professional relationship with all school personnel who are involved

in the educational process of students with disabilities.

• Abide by all district policies and procedures and demonstrate competencies

specified in the Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations.

• Consistent and reliable attendance.

Application
Deadline and
Procedure

• Deadline - Until filled
• Persons interested are requested to submit a letter of interest and resume to

Debbie Putnam, Supervisor of Special Education
putnamd@copesd.org

The Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with all Federal and
State non-discrimination laws and regulations.

Jamie Huber, Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dennis A. Budnick, President • Randall E. Powers, Vice-President • Cindy Pushman, Secretary • Amy Brewbaker,
Treasurer

Kaelie Fessler, Trustee • Mitchell Hintz, Trustee • Wendy Huston, Trustee