Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) - 0.613 FTE - Lori Mann Carey - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Elementary School Operations Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Responsibilities

• Use standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to identify common learning targets that represent what all students should know, do and understand as a result of the instruction.
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth towards mastery of standards.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and teacher practice data.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Collaborate with all staff in support of student learning, e.g., team planning and co-teaching.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong is preferred for bilingual positions.
• Completion of reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments for bilingual positions.

Benefits

MMSD offers a competitive compensation package, including an annual salary range of $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule), with a length of contract of 192 days. Employment type is Exempt.

Pay

Annual salary range: $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of contract: 192 days

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Knowledge of students’ background, interest, style, culture, language, individual needs, and assessment data.
• Ability to plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and lessons, including meaningful in-class and out-of-class assignments.
• Ability to provide necessary scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet a range of learning needs and support an inclusive learning environment.
• Data proficiency in using data beyond standardized assessments to diagnose student learning needs and differentiate instruction in the classroom.
• Team collaboration in reflecting on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.
• Student & Family Engagement in taking initiative to build relationships with students and finding ways to engage all families as full partners in their children's education.
• Resilience & Results Orientation in finding challenges exciting and persisting in the face of challenges.
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset in reflecting on strengths and growth areas regularly and seeking mentors to improve.

Benefits

MMSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information, visit our benefits page.

Next Steps

Upon submitting your application, it will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well.