Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher - Menasha, WI

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda's goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. We are now accepting applications for Special Education Teacher for the Chileda Learning Center that will be opening in Menasha, WI.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2024

Summary:

Special Education Teachers are responsible for the overall operation of their assigned classroom, including student evaluation, ensuring student Behavior Plans are implemented with fidelity, and the design and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Special Education Teachers develop and implement viable and productive lesson plans and educational experiences for students within the framework of each student's assessed strengths and needs. The Special Education Teacher will provide overall direction and supervision of their assigned classroom, including Teacher Assistants and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), in coordination with Chileda's programming goals.

Special Education Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field
• A valid special education teaching license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required, or the ability to obtain a license within two years. (Must obtain a License with Stipulations from DPI while working towards a permanent license.)
• A minimum of two years of work experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and attachment challenges is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record report

Job Duties Include:

• Demonstrate respect, learning, safety, compassion, and collaboration when interacting with students and interdisciplinary teams.
• Carry out the essential functions of the classroom to include: setting up daily group and individual student schedules, develop and implement lesson plans, seatwork, activities and other programming as appropriate.
• Ensure that accurate, reliable data is taken and recorded regarding IEP goals and objectives, grading data, behavior data, communication logs and updates, treatment goals and therapy goals data, incident reports, emergency intervention forms, and seizure activity logs before the end of the shift
• Ensure that accurate, reliable data is taken and recorded in regard to IEP goals and objectives, grading data, behavior data, communication logs and updates, treatment goals and therapy goals data, incident reports, emergency intervention forms, and seizure activity logs before the end of the shift.
• Work collaboratively with the behavior department to provide individualized behavioral treatment that is implemented with fidelity within the classroom.
• Provide positive and corrective feedback (as needed) to TA's and Direct Support Professionals in the classroom on a daily basis.
• Stay up-to-date with current trends in treatment and ensure utilization of evidence-based approaches.
• Demonstrate professional communication skills while maintaining confidentiality in reporting progress. Model positive verbal/non-verbal communication at all times.
• Act as Chileda Case Manager for assigned day school students, including communication with LEA and parents/guardians.
• Follow and ensure those supervised are following Chileda's Policies and Procedures, accreditation standards, and licensing regulations.