Special Education Teacher

Position Purpose

The School District of Bayfield seeks individuals of the highest caliber whose creativity, enthusiasm, and energy are contagious to work with students served by IEPs. Applicants must be energetic, collaborative, patient, and highly competent. Candidates must be able to demonstrate initiative and collaborate with teachers, related services providers, and administration. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Education, the candidate is responsible for the development and delivery of student services based on individual needs.

• Provide specially designed instruction, concentration in learning disabilities and/or emotional behavioral disabilities, functional academic skills, and management of all aspects of student programming in KG‑5th grade
• Work in close collaboration with members of the school community (general education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, caregivers, community members, etc.)
• Provide guidance to paraprofessionals focusing on assisting students in academic areas such as reading, writing, and/or math. This includes implementing curriculum, adapting instructional materials/strategies, and collecting data on academic progress
• Implementation of a variety of social, emotional, and behavior supports as needed and collect data regarding student progress in this area
• Supporting students with functional needs (self‑care, mobility, etc.) as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Travel between schools or to student homes may be required for certain positions

• Special Education Legal and Contextual Knowledge
• Ability to lead and provide supports in line with equitable systems of supports
• Demonstrated success and skills in working with other service providers, county agencies, and families
• Effective communication skills in working with students, coworkers, administration, and families
• Time management, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with Trauma Sensitive Practices preferred
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and planning

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to participate in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training in order to attain certification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Prior experience working within special education preferred
• Must hold or be eligible for a Special Education Teacher License. If a candidate does not currently hold said licensure, the application must be submitted within 30 days of employment

• Health Insurance
• Retirement fund through the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Long Term Disability
• Personal Days

Based on DPI licensure and district hiring schedule $43,085 - $87,186

The School District of Bayfield does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

This job description is intended to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.