Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher

Description

Summary:

KTEC High School is a new public charter school that opened its doors to students on September 6, 2022. KTEC HS is looking for strong, forward-thinking individuals to build the foundation of the school.

Students at KTEC HS will earn certifications that align with competencies identified by industry. This model prepares students for post-secondary education as was as being workforce ready. Students will be empowered to develop a strong sense of character, understand how to function collectively within society and be career and future focused.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess The Following Competencies

• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others
• Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty and personal accountability always,
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional administrative and organization skills
• Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods
• Ability to incorporate goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to student’s lives
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage diversity
  
  

This position will be for a Cross Categorical Special Education teacher. The responsibilities of this position include supporting and teaching students in grades 9-12 and managing a special education caseload. We are looking for a candidate that will provide flexible and timely instruction to increase student learning and individual growth while motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge sufficient for a solid foundation to increase skills. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated knowledge of competency-based learning and incorporation within special instruction and goals. May have additional responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Requirements

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)
  
  

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 significant behavioral needs including verbal and physical aggression.
  
  

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.