Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher - Vacancy ID: 209245

Thinking of becoming a teacher or seeking special education licensure? The Marion School District will help you earn special education licensure while working in the field! 

The Marion School District is seeking a full-time Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher to join the team beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.The Marion School District serves 480 students in grades PK-12 from Marion, Wisconsin, the local communities of Caroline, Big Falls, Leopolis, Pella, and the surrounding rural areas in Shawano and Waupaca counties. Marion offers students a high-quality comprehensive education in a small school environment including small class sizes, responsive instruction with quick access to instructional supports, a high-quality special education department for students with special needs, and a music and arts program district-wide. 

The successful candidate will strive to inspire and instill lifelong learning for all students. They should possess excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to academic excellence, provide academic support for the individual needs of his or her students, and foster positive interactions with students and fellow employees. Candidates must be a collaborative colleague who effectively builds relationships with students, staff members, families, and the community. The best candidate will have knowledge of current educational methodology and practices. The ideal candidate will be committed to high student achievement, continuous professional dialogue & growth and using data to improve student outcomes. The candidate must also demonstrate consistent proficiency in the components within the Danielson Model for Educator Effectiveness. The Marion School Distirct will work with the right candidate to help them earn special education licensure while working full time! 

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Provides an educational program for students as defined in the students Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.).
• Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.
• Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students.
• Assists the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.
• Administers and interprets standardized and informal assessment instruments.
• Demonstrates various teaching techniques that address the multiple intelligences and learning styles.
• Evaluates the success of lessons by determining how students transfer and apply their knowledge base to new information.
• Utilizes assessment instruments and procedures.
• Uses assessment data to diagnose student needs and plans appropriate instruction.
• Implements testing procedures in accordance with school policies and state guidelines.
• Uses current technology for instruction, assessment, and instructional management.
• Anticipates needs and demonstrates efficiency and organization when transitioning from one activity to another.
• Facilitates the development of classroom rules, which establish and maintain a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning.
• Handles student-related problems and shows evidence of seeking supportive help.
• Communicates with the Director of Special Education & Pupil Services, Building Principal, other classroom teachers, support staff, or parent when necessary.
• Utilizes strategies for classroom management that emphasize working relationships and cooperation and encourages students to resolve disagreements using problem-solving strategies.
• Creates a learning environment that encourages social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
• Evaluates each student's progress and accurately reports and records such progress.
• Maintains a record of student attendance in order to provide appropriately for students who may be absent.
• Completes all required paperwork, including achievement testing, reporting, and school progress reports for clinical meetings.
• Maintains all appropriate special education forms, Individual Education Programs (IEP's), and records mandated by regulation and school.
• Documents progress on academic and social-emotional goals and objectives in classroom

Must possess or be eligible to possess Wisconsin Teaching Certification #1801.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Marion School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. The Director of Special Education & Pupil Services (Mrs. Lee Ann Wiese) is the district's compliance officer. If you have concerns, please call (715) 754-4501.