Niles Community Schools

Special Education Teacher – Cognitive Impairment

March 26, 2026

Full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year

Reports to: Eastside and Director of Special Education (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Mild Cognitive Impairment Special Education Teacher. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community. Must be able to create an appropriate learning environment, provide specialized instruction and educational programming for students with disabilities.

Required Qualifications:

Certified to teach in the State of Michigan
Cognitive Impairment (SA) endorsement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all students are successful
Act as a case coordinator by preparing for, participating in, and ensuring IEP implementation according to the school process
Monitor and document student progress on IEP goals
Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
Must be knowledgeable in strategies that will meet the academic, developmental, and functional needs of students

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin) or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) may be directed to the Director of Special Education, 269.683.0757; compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Curriculum, 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

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