Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) - Sherman - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants with a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning. The district’s vision is to ensure every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate ready for college, career, and community. Applicants should actively contribute to making MMSD a welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

Compensation

Minimum annual compensation: $53,525 on the 26–27 TE Salary Schedule. Length of contract: 192 days. Employment type: Exempt.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest in Wisconsin, serving a diverse population of more than 25,000 students. Over half are students of color, nearly half come from low-income households, about one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in its schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to identify common learning targets representing what all students should know, do, and understand
• Use knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, styles, cultures, languages, individual needs, and assessment data to inform planning
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth toward mastery of standards
• Develop common year-long/course plans that identify essential questions and resources to support learning
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations to build engagement, collaboration, and independence with complex tasks
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Provide daily opportunities for students to describe reasoning, share explanations, make conjectures, justify conclusions, argue from evidence, and negotiate meaning
• Define and plan formative assessments to show evidence of learning
• Use multiple ways to check for understanding and adjust instruction based on gathered information
• Provide meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, recognizes progress, and promotes involvement
• Offer opportunities for teacher-to-student, student-to-student, and student-to-teacher feedback both orally and in writing
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and teacher practice data
• Establish rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and determine priorities and resource needs
• Collaborate with all staff in support of student learning, including team planning and co-teaching

Position Competencies

• High Expectations for Every Student: Commit to excellence and equity; hold a clear mission aligned with Madison’s vision.
• Quality Instructional Practice: Plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and lessons; provide scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet diverse learning needs.
• Cultural Competence: Understand inequitable systems; adapt instruction to meet each student’s needs and connect content to their experiences and goals.
• Data Proficiency: Use multiple data sources to diagnose learning needs and differentiate instruction.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with peers to reflect on data and continuously improve instruction.
• Student & Family Engagement: Build relationships with students and engage families as full partners in education.
• Resilience & Results Orientation: Persist in the face of challenges and find them exciting.
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset: Reflect on strengths and growth areas and seek mentors to improve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; official transcripts required for formal employment
• Wisconsin DPI teaching license in Special Education
• Applications considered on a rolling basis; preference given to fully licensed applicants
• Unlicensed candidates may be considered but must obtain a One-Year License with Stipulations through DPI within 30 days of hire; district does not provide financial support or endorse specific certification programs

Working Conditions

• May require travel to different district locations and off-site meetings
• May require working evenings, nights, and some weekends
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in generally safe and comfortable conditions with minimal environmental risk
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching as needed
• Manual dexterity for operating office equipment; may be stationary for extended periods
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor environments year-round, including inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas with fluctuating temperatures