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

Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI · 4 wk ago
Education$52k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for a High School Operations position. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning. The district offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive environment for all students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Use standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to identify common learning targets that represent what all students should know, do and understand as a result of the instruction.
  • Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth towards mastery of standards.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • 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 to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Collaborate with all staff in support of student learning, e.g., team planning and co-teaching.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify common learning targets using standards (CCSS, SELS, Language).
  • Create daily and weekly plans to support student growth.
  • Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
  • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' needs.
  • Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student performance.
  • Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to support student learning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education.

Skills

High Expectations For Every Student:

  • Commitment to excellence and equity for all students.
  • Clear mission and values alignment with MMSD's vision.

Quality Instructional Practice:

  • Plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and lessons.
  • Provide necessary scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet a range of learning needs.
  • Ensure student mastery of content.

Cultural Competence:

  • Understand and articulate the systems and beliefs leading to inequitable outcomes for students of color.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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 and seek mentors to improve.

Benefits

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

Pay

Annual salary minimum: $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of Contract: 192 days

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 indicate fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for bilingual positions and complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Manual dexterity necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
  • Stationary for extended periods of time.
  • Exposure to environmental factors, including inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may fluctuate.

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.

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