JOB TITLE: Middle School Special Education Teacher
CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff
JOB OBJECTIVE: The Middle School Education Teacher works with students receiving services under special education labels to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). They will collaborate with school-based special education case managers, general education teachers, the principal, special education assistants and the Director of Student Services to ensure that students receive an education tailored to their needs. They will also serve as IEP case managers.
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
Wisconsin Cross-Categorical teaching license is preferred
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Experience with at-risk youth or students receiving special education services
Ability and desire to connect classroom learning to the community and family
Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude in working with colleagues and supervisors
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Delivery of instruction in the subject areas of reading, math, written language, science and/or social studies.
Manage instructional environment
Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with fidelity
Collaborate with special education and general education teachers to ensure that students receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment
Create daily lesson plans that are engaging and aligned with district essential learning outcomes.
Collaborate with Special Education Assistants and oversee their daily duties
Support programming within inclusive environments.
Grading and documentation of student progress.
Data analysis of student growth.
Differentiation within the classroom to meet the academic, social/emotional and behavioral needs of students
Development and Administration of formative and summative assessments to gauge student learning.
Administration of district wide assessments.
Understanding of social emotional development of students and how to support that within the classroom setting.
Collaboration with school colleagues, families, and community members to support the learning of all students.
Continued professional development to stay current with best practices in instruction and classroom management.
Participating within collaborative teams as part of our greater Professional Learning Community (PLC) efforts
Other duties as assigned.
This position description is illustrative and does not necessarily specify all tasks and duties of this position. The District reserves the right to change this position description as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Platteville School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of disability or any other protected status; hiring and employment decisions are based on an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. The District provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment and workplace benefits, unless doing so would cause undue hardship, and requests for accommodation should be made in writing through District procedures. Questions, requests, or complaints related to disability accommodations or ADA/Section 504 compliance may be directed to the District's ADA Coordinator, Dr. Maxwell Long (phone: 608-342-4000 Ext 1001 email: mlong@platteville.k12.wi.us).