Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher

Essential Job Functions

• Current valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher certification in the respective classifications and/or Cross-Categorial Special Education
• Ability to team with other special and regular education teachers and support staff to meet the academic, functional, social/emotional/behavioral needs of students.
• Ability to support students in the least restrictive environment.
• Understanding of the IEP process and assessment procedures in the various special education classification areas.
• Background in the use of supplementary materials to support students in the core curriculum.
• Knowledge and experience in the utilization of behavior management systems including conducting Functional Behavioral Assessment and designing Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Knowledge of academic interventions and data collection systems that support student growth and learning.
• Knowledge of techniques, which are successful in working with parents of students with disabilities.
• Assesses how each child learns best and then adapting teaching methods to fit unique learning styles
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively instruct and assess students as per the standards outlined on the District's supervision and evaluation form and/or other alternative supervision and evaluation methods.
• Consults with general education teachers about working with children with disabilities in their classrooms
• Plans and implements targeted specially designed instruction.
• Administers diagnostic tests and evaluating outcomes of teaching methods through data collection and analysis.
• Modifies the general education curriculum for students with special needs based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) strategies and techniques, or willingness to be trained.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin DPI Certification for Cross-Categorical Special Education
• Demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace, as well as an aptitude for integrating technology into the work
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle, or other timely access to private transportation, to facilitate assignments to school districts, meetings, or other off-site destinations