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

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic applicant for the High School Operations position. The ideal candidate should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for impactful work and learning. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify common learning targets using standards (CCSS, SELS, Language)
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth
• Create common year-long/course plans with essential questions and resources
• Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
• Provide daily opportunities for students to describe their reasoning and receive feedback
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress
• Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Official transcripts required for formal employment
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education
• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and work in various indoor and outdoor environments

Qualifications

• Cultural competence
• Data proficiency
• Team collaboration
• Student & Family Engagement
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset

Skills

• Knowledge of students' backgrounds, interests, styles, cultures, languages, individual needs, and assessment data
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Proficiency in using data to diagnose student learning needs and differentiate instruction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions

Benefits

MMSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Compensation package with a minimum annual salary of $53,525 (26-27 TE Salary Schedule)
• Length of contract: 192 days
• Exempt employment type

Pay

Minimum annual compensation: $53,525 (26-27 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of contract: 192 days

Next Steps

Upon submission of the application, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. A hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Candidates who indicate fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for bilingual positions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable 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
• Some positions may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule

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. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.