What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Chileda Institute Inc.?
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 a Special Education Teacher.
Special Education Teachers are responsible for the overall operation of assigned classroom, including student evaluation, and the design and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 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 provider overall direction and supervision of their assigned classroom in coordination with Chileda's programming goals.
As the Special Education Teacher you will be in charge of leading your classroom including an assigned full-time Teachers Assistant, and direct care staff. Work with a team of Occupational, Speech and Music Therapists, and other great Special Education Teachers.
Special Education Teacher Requirements
- Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in special education.
- A valid teaching license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required.
- Minimum of two years of work experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and attachment challenges is preferred.
Chileda offers excellent benefits to our Special Education Teachers including additional Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used during the summer months, great benefits, 100% employer paid life and disability insurances, and a great cohesive culture.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to Dana Von Ruden, Director of Human Resources, danav@chileda.org
Chileda is an equal opportunities employer.
