What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) position at Mount Horeb Area Schools?
Description
OUR FUTURE : PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.
We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated cross-categorical special education teacher with a focus on the area of intellectual disabilities. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, a champion of equity and results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and professionalism are contagious.
What Your Day Will Look Like :
Exceptional applicants will have experience delivering academic instruction to students with special needs. Applicants will also work with a team of special education teachers and special education paraprofessionals. In addition, experience with implementing inclusive programming and assistive technology is desired. There is a program support diagnostician and very supportive administration. We have a continuum of services provided to students, with an emphasis on inclusive practices. Our staff is highly committed to excellence in education and is highly regarded for our Special Education Programs.
Our Ideal Candidate :
- Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a current Wisconsin Teaching License in Cross Categorical Special Education.
- Passionate and engaging educators.
- Demonstrates ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners by setting learning expectations at students' readiness levels.
- Ability to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
- Collaborative and exceptional solutions-oriented mindsets.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable, especially during times of change.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, including ability to guide and supervise groups of students, maintain confidentiality, and work with students in a positive and motivational manner.
- Demonstrates proficient office skills with computers and software.
- Able to interact with others effectively, follow directions and initiate activities independently.
- Enjoy working with students and other staff members.
- Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills and abilities are a plus.
Why People Stay :
Our non-retirement rate is amongst the lowest in Dane County. When people begin their careers in Mount Horeb they stay. Great relationships built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all-around cooperation / satisfaction. MHASD's Board and administration supports team members with competitive wages / benefits, meaningful professional growth opportunities, and comfortable learning environments. Recent capital and operational referendums demonstrate the support our staff enjoys from our community. We expect a great deal from ourselves because so much has been given to us.
Who We Are :
We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2300 students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating and challenging all students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a difference every day and empower our students. We would welcome considering your application!
