Special Education Teacher

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Special Education Teacher who is passionate about empowering students with unique learning needs and committed to building a supportive school community. This is an opportunity to impact the lives of students through collaboration with families and educators who truly care!

Job Goal: To provide a multi level system of interventions and supports for students who have a wide range

of learning, emotional, behavioral, physical and intellectual disabilities. Will teach in a collaborative effort of

various subjects, such as reading, writing, math, life skills, and social skills instruction.

Qualifications:

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction special education certification, number 1810 or 1801 in the elementary school setting

• Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and community members in order to help students meet individual goals

• Passion for teaching students with various challenges. (physical, intellectual, communication, and/or behavioral)

• Must be willing to collaborate and/or act as a resource to regular education teachers

• Training and/or experience in teaching social communication and appropriate expected behaviors

• Must have a desire to work in a collaborative, team approach in supporting students

• Willingness to incorporate interventions in classroom activities

• Willingness to think creatively in instructional practices through a variety of methods to meet the individual student needs

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong planning skills

• Experience with developing and writing IEPs

• A desire to promote family involvement in school and community

• Highly developed interpersonal skills

• Experience with augmentative communication devices, Unique Learning Systems, EdMark, News2You, and adaptive equipment

• Excellent classroom management skills

• Support the PLC process for staff

• Willingness to support student''s functional needs such as diapering, toileting, feeding, etc.

• Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to:

• Arrive at work promptly and attend regularly

• Follow directions and work well with others

• Work under the stress of deadlines

• Concentrate and perform tasks accurately

• React to change productively

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Other Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Work collaboratively

• Carry out emergency/crisis response procedures

• Perform all computer technology tasks associated with the position

• Maintain confidentiality

• Communicate positively/effectively with students, parents, staff, patrons

• Commitment to the Pulaski Board of Education Educational Philosophy

• Demonstrates skills in positive human relations and cultural competence

• Demonstrates skills in problem solving and conflict management

Reports To: School Principal and/or Director of Student Services