Elementary Special Education Teacher

We are hiring for a Elementary Special Education Teacher , come join our team! 

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

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Our Mission & Purpose: To develop relationships with our stakeholders, collaborate and encourage each other so that our students are safe, educated, and successful. The purpose of our alternative program is to provide an additional placement option for students with social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, grades K–12, who have experienced limited success in another special education program. CESA 6 alternative schools strive to create safe, positive, and responsive learning environments. By identifying and implementing effective interventions and both academic and behavioral supports, students  can develop the necessary skills to successfully transition back to their home schools. We have two alternative school locations: Amity School, located in Brandon, WI and New Horizons School located in Larsen, WI. 

The Alternative School Special Education Teacher reports directly to the Alternative Education Center Director and works with students who require a more structured educational setting that focuses on their social and emotional learning as well as academics in an alternative setting. The Alternative School Special Education Teacher provides social and emotional instruction, as well as academic instruction to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in an off site setting.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all aspects of classroom management, preparation and implementation of current teaching strategies.  
• Teach general academics following the general curriculum /state standards to students with emotional and behavioral disability related needs.
• Teach daily social and emotional learning skills (SEL), regulation skills, executive functioning and problem solving skills.
• Work collaboratively with a strong teaching/support team involving a variety of educational professionals.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.  
• Create and promote a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment that meets the individual needs of each learner. 
• Perform all aspects of classroom management, preparation and implementation of current/best practice teaching strategies.
• Promote continuity between the CESA 6 Alternative Program and student’s home school district staff. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate and functional IEP goals and objectives.
• Monitor student's academic and behavior performance; collect IEP data on a regular basis. 
• Collect and analyze student performance data accurately to develop and maintain effective instructional outcomes
• Use Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training methods when the need arises for physical intervention with students.
• Submit forms, paperwork and follow procedures by the established timelines
• Maintain appropriate attendance/punctuality  
• Practices continuous professional growth based on feedback, research and best practice. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in education.  
• Special Education Teacher certification from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, or working toward appropriate certification.
• Extensive and current knowledge of specific disabilities, including appropriate instructional techniques/methods, behavioral interventions, and effective classroom organization and structure. 
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and policies on state and federal laws related to programming for alternative education.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (not required, but willing to be trained).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively. 
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a growth-mindset, solution focused and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients. 
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Computer skills, including email, Google Drive, word processing and virtual meeting facilitation.
• Professionally represent the agency, public and school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in multiple settings, including several Alternative School Programs and CESA 6 office locations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting students with behavioral needs.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing.
• The employee may occasionally push, pull, carry, lift and/or move equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Due to the physical nature of students within the Alternative Schools Program, the position may be required to perform trained crisis prevention techniques, which may require restraining a student ranging in weight and/or height.
• Ability to react quickly to student’s movement and behavior.
• Prolonged sitting or standing.
• Stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn, twist, squat, and/or climb.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.