Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) - Kennedy - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for the position of Elementary School Operations. The district serves a diverse population of more than 25,000 students, with over half being students of color and almost half coming from low-income households. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule) and a length of contract of 192 days.

Responsibilities

• Identify common learning targets using standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to ensure all students achieve high standards.
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth and mastery of standards.
• Create common year-long/course plans that address essential questions and resources for student learning.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods to build engagement, collaboration, and independence.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Provide daily opportunities for students to describe their reasoning, share explanations, make conjectures, justify conclusions, argue from evidence, and negotiate meaning.
• 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 determine priorities for their children and resource needs.
• Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

MMSD offers a great compensation package and a supportive work environment. The district is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, and seeks staff who actively contribute to this commitment.

Skills

High expectations for every student, quality instructional practice, cultural competence, data proficiency, team collaboration, student and family engagement, resilience and results orientation, self-awareness and growth mindset.

Benefits

MMSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting annual salary is $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule).

Schedule

The length of contract is 192 days.