Special Education Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee, WI 53210Position: 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 
QualificationsQualifications:

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.