2026-27 Special Education Teacher
One City Schools · Madison, WI · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Position Summary
The Special Education Teacher oversees the development and implementation of IEPs for students receiving special education services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. While they may occasionally support direct service minutes, the focus is on coordination and program oversight.Performance Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and monitor the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans for a designated caseload of students.
- Cookordination and leading IEP meetings, ensuring the participation of all required personnel and documentation of proceedings in compliance with IDEA regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between school staff, families, and external agencies involved in the education of students with disabilities.
- Cookordinate meetings and assessments for students who are in process for special education.
- Administer assessments for students who are in the evaluation or reevaluation process
- Conduct FBAs and write BIPs
- Maintain comprehensive records of student progress, IEP documentation, and compliance activities.
- Provide professional guidance and support to teachers and school staff regarding special education regulations and best practices.
- Ensure all special education practices and records are in compliance with state and federal laws and district policies.
- Assist in the development of training materials and deliver training sessions related to IEP processes and compliance standards.
- Create materials [schedules, social stories, visuals, etc.] to support classroom case managers
- Update and maintain management system
- Evaluate and respond to the needs of the school and district for process improvements in special education practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin Special Education teaching or administrative license.
- Thorough knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other relevant federal and state laws.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and staff.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Basic Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City.
- Commitment to working with children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families, experience preferred.
- Detailed oriented, thorough, meticulous, and focused on accuracy.
- Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
- Completion of a background check required.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
Leadership Qualities
- Model One City’s Habits of Character: integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow scholars to take risks;
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual, consistent attendance and appropriate use of planning time;
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues while demonstrating commitment to teamwork;
- Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City Schools to the public in word and deed;
- Help maintain a clean, orderly and welcoming educational environment and facility;
- At all times and shows grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City;
- Demonstration of excellence with judgment, decision making, problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset;
- Energetic, flexible and open-minded; a willingness to embrace strategic change based on best interests of our scholars;
- Self-reflective and proactive with a growth mindset, including the desire to receive and give feedback.