Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) - La Follette - 0.6 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic applicant for the position of High School Operations. The district serves a diverse population of over 25,000 students, with more than half being students of color and almost half coming from low-income households. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that every student graduates from high school ready for college, career, and community.

Responsibilities

• Identify common learning targets using standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to support student growth.
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student learning and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• 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.
• Use formative assessments to show evidence of learning and provide meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, provides recognition, and promotes student involvement and progress in the learning process.
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and teacher practice data.
• Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress and determine priorities for their children and resource needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts are required for formal employment. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed. If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. An application must be on file within 30 days of starting your employment with MMSD. Failure to do so will result in your contract being voided.

Qualifications

• High Expectations For Every Student: Demonstrate through actions and words that every student can achieve high standards. Share a commitment to excellence and equity for all students. Hold a clear mission and values orientation aligned with Madison's vision.
• Quality Instructional Practice: Plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and lessons, including meaningful in-class and out-of-class assignments, and ensure student mastery of content. Provide necessary scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet a range of learning needs and support an inclusive learning environment.
• Cultural Competence: Understand and articulate the systems and beliefs that may lead to inequitable outcomes for students of color and adapt instruction to meet the needs of each student. Make links between content and student experiences, perspectives, and personal goals.
• Data Proficiency: Use data beyond standardized assessments to diagnose student learning needs and differentiate instruction in the classroom.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.
• Student & Family Engagement: Take initiative to build relationships with students. Understand unique family characteristics and find ways to engage all families as full partners in their children's education.
• Resilience & Results Orientation: Find challenges exciting and persist in the face of challenges. Reflect on strengths and growth areas regularly as well as seek mentors to improve.

Skills

Knowledge of students’ background, interest, style, culture, language, individual needs, and assessment data to inform planning. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and work under generally safe and comfortable conditions.

Benefits

MMSD offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a minimum annual salary of $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule), length of contract of 192 days, and employment type of Exempt. The district also provides a great work environment and supports employees in their career path.

Pay

Minimum Annual Compensation: $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of Contract: 192 days

Application

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed. If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. An application must be on file within 30 days of starting your employment with MMSD. Failure to do so will result in your contract being voided.

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. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

Working Conditions

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• Certain positions within the District may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Disclaimer

This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor. The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.