Special Education Teacher

We are seeking an energetic, self-reliant, flexible individual to join our team for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidate must be DPI certified in special education.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal and Director of Student Services, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress towards instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures, and functions as IEP case manager to assigned students.

Qualifications

Special Education Teachers are required to hold the certification required by the State of Wisconsin for the assignment in which they serve.

General Position Description

A special education teacher is responsible for ensuring an educational atmosphere where students have both the opportunity and the instructional support needed to develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions consistent with their IEP goals and individual learning needs, the District's strategic goals and priorities, and the academic standards of the State of Wisconsin. Because of the range of specific assignments included under the general description of a special education teacher, the following responsibilities are intended to be representative, but not inclusive.

Downtown Montessori Academy is an organization that values work-life balance, which is why childcare is provided free of charge as a benefit to full-time teachers during work hours. Besides a competitive salary and benefits package, our teachers enjoy fewer contract days than most public schools.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• FSA and HSA Pre-Tax Savings Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans with Employee Match
• Free or Discounted Childcare

Salary is commensurate with relevant education and experience.