Elementary Special Education Teacher

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide tailored instruction to elementary-level students with disabilities. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with various stakeholders, and integrating Ojibwe cultural activities into education. A Wisconsin license for elementary special education is required, with preference given to candidates with experience working with Native American youth. This role fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin license certification for elementary special education or provisional license.
• Experience working with Native American youth is essential.
• Must support the LCO philosophy and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially tailored instruction services to students with disabilities.
• Lead IEP meetings and collaborate with team members.
• Communicate regularly with parents and staff.
• Research and develop evidence-based intervention programs.

Skills

Knowledge of special education law

Ability to write IEPs

Experience with Native American youth

Behavioral knowledge for positive supports

Flexibility with daily schedule

Education

Wisconsin license certification for elementary special education

Tools

Infinite Campus

Google Classroom

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct specially designed instruction services corresponding to the IEP to students with disabilities at the elementary level across disability categories (cross categorical)
• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and formal assessment
• Write IEP in its entirety using a data driven approach to goals and service delivery
• Complete progress reports that are in conjunction with IEP goals quarterly
• Lead and attend all IEP meetings as directed by caseload, inviting team members
• Complete organizational tasks that include IEP completion, parent contacts, collaboration with staff
• Work with a variety of technology including special education and regular education platforms of Infinite Campus, attendance, behavior referrals, google classroom
• Coordinate services with related service personnel and community agencies
• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating special education services for students on the caseload including working with a paraprofessional
• Communicate with the parents/guardians, special education and regular education staff on a regular basis
• Administer, score and interpret academic achievement tests under the direction of the school psychologist
• Behavioral knowledge to write plans and implement positive behavior supports plans and behavioral response plans
• Research and develop evidence based intervention programs in line with student IEP services to make goal progress across a variety of subjects
• Integration of Ojibwe culture and language activities
• Ability to teach a variety of content
• Demonstrate flexibility with the daily schedule
• Support students in general education classes and assist staff with accommodations as needed, work collaboratively with a variety of staff
• Participate in school activities as assigned—field trips, assemblies, pow wows, student programs, graduation ceremonies
• Directly responsible to the Director of Special Education, other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Wisconsin license certification for elementary special education or provisional license
• Experience working with Native American youth referred
• Must be support of the LCO philosophy, concept, policy and procedures
• Native American preference in employment