Special Education Teacher

We are seeking applicants for the position of middle school cross categorical teacher for the 26-27 school year. Marshall Middle School (enrollment between 130-150) is part of a small rural distrist. Our staff is highly collaborative, restorative-minded, and very student centered. Over the past several years, the collective work of the middle school team has resulted in large growth and achievement gains for our students. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team. The cross categorical teacher provides special education services and case management to students as documented in each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support student academic, social, and functional skill acquisition and progress toward IEP goals.

Must have WI DPI certification in at least one area of special education.

Applicants should have knowledge and background in special education, including designing individual education programs (IEPs), conducting educational assessments, and progress monitoring. Must have experience or interest in working with students with intellectual disabilities, behavior needs, autism, and other lower incidence disabilities.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Direct Support and Intervention - Support student daily functional routines and encourage independence. Teach social, communication, self-regulation, academic, and functional skills. Monitor and assess effectiveness by samples of work, rating scales, and other data collection. Provide specially designed instruction to meet the IEP of each student.

2. Planning and Indirect Support - Supervise special education services by collecting data for each student and assessing the ongoing needs of each student. Collect and analyze data. Prepare assessments based on the data. Communicate findings with classroom teachers. Prepare lesson plans and materials for classrooms.

3. Manage Behavior - Manage behavior of special education students to provide a safe environment for all students.

4. Team Meetings - Conduct meetings to promote communication and student learning. Plan, review materials, prepare agendas, and conduct follow-ups as needed.

5. Communication and Training - Consult with classroom teachers and service providers to promote student success through collaboration and coordination.

6. Interaction with Supporting Agencies - Support the creation of interagency teams to create smooth transitions for students with IEPs and to increase positive post-school outcomes for students.

Other Duties:

• Attend required meetings and participate actively in work group, training or committee assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of school programs and activities, administrative procedures and timelines and be able to communicate these to others.
• Plan ahead, recognizing the cycle of work and projects that repeat from year to year.
• Maintain knowledge of software and equipment used to perform duties, such as: word processing, spreadsheets, audio visual equipment, E-mail, and office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.