Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher - Vacancy ID: 222997

We are accepting applications for the position of Cross Categorical Teacher at Washington Middle School in the 2024-2025 school year. Applicant must have appropriate DPI certification or be willing to obtain.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Current valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher certification in the respective classifications and/or Cross-Categorial Special Education
2. Knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) strategies and techniques, or willingness to be trained.
3. Ability to team with other special and regular education teachers and support staff to meet the academic, functional, social/emotional/behavioral needs of students.
4. Ability to support students in the least restrictive environment.
5. Understanding of the IEP process and assessment procedures in the various special education classification areas.
6. Background in the use of supplementary materials to support students in the core curriculum.
7. Knowledge and experience in the utilization of behavior management systems including conducting Functional Behavioral Assessment and designing Behavioral Intervention Plans.
8. Knowledge of academic interventions and data collection systems that support student growth and learning.
9. Knowledge of techniques, which are successful in working with parents of students with disabilities.
10.Assesses how each child learns best and then adapting teaching methods to fit unique learning styles
11.Demonstrates the ability to effectively instruct and assess students as per the standards outlined on the District’s supervision and evaluation form and/or other alternative supervision and evaluation methods.
12. Consults with general education teachers about working with children with disabilities in their classrooms
13. Plans and implements targeted specially designed instruction.
14. Administers diagnostic tests and evaluating outcomes of teaching methods through data collection and analysis.
15. Modifies the general education curriculum for students with special needs based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities. Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.