Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) - Midvale - 0.7 FTE - 26-27 SY
About the role
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Student Services Midvale Elementary Teacher. The position is Exempt and employs a 192-day contract. The annual salary minimum is $52,154, based on the 25-26 TE Salary Schedule. MMSD is dedicated to ensuring every school is a thriving school, preparing every student for college, career, and community.
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
- Establish 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 student progress
- Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position
- Unlicensed candidates can be considered but must be hired by a school district to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations
Qualifications
- High expectations for every student
- Quality instructional practice
- 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
- Ability to provide necessary scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet a range of learning needs
- Ability to analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and teacher practice data
- Ability to build relationships with students and engage families as full partners in their children's education
- Ability to find challenges exciting and persist in the face of challenges
- Ability to reflect on strengths and growth areas regularly and seek mentors to improve
Benefits
MMSD offers a great compensation package and a supportive work environment. The district is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community.
Pay
The annual salary minimum is $52,154, based on the 25-26 TE Salary Schedule.
Schedule
The position employs a 192-day contract.