Special Education Teacher

Position:
Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Director of Specialized Services The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to scholars, consults with other professionals, discusses progress with parents, plans, delivers and evaluates instructional outcomes, and provides instruction in a classroom through an inclusion model and/or small group pull-out.

Essential Functions:

Implements Milwaukee College Prep curriculum in daily instruction Collaborates with general education classroom teacher to modify curriculum to reach all learners

Writes goals and objectives for IEPs using state’s special education software Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments and measures scholar achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals Participates in IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation Develops lesson plans

Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents/guardians Coordinates services for scholars

Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations

Provides model of exemplary conduct for students

Other Duties:

Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Attends training and staff meetings

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor’s degree in job related area is required. Additional, ongoing professional development preferred

Experience

Prior related experience preferred

Licensing

Wisconsin teaching certification

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification required annually before first day with scholars

Skills/Attributes Must have a belief in and be in alignment with Milwaukee College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy

Must be passionate and tenacious in ensuring each scholar's sucess

Able to prepare and maintain accurate records.

Physical Demands/

Working Conditions:

The majority of this job involves walking and standing, mostly indoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Parameters: (Full time)
Vacation – between 6/15 and 8/1 plus staff vacation days during school year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc). 10 paid personal days per year.

Full life, health and dental benefits

Eligible to participate in retirement plan, with school matching up to 5% of salary.

Milwaukee College Prep is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school. Milwaukee College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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