26-27 Middle School Special Education Teacher

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology•Milwaukee, WI

25d•$47,000 - $90,467

About The Position

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is a network of high-performing charter schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6–12. We believe all students can succeed in college, build meaningful careers, contribute to their communities, and lead fulfilling family lives. We focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and student leadership, with equity at the core of our mission. Campus: South Middle School & Northwest Middle School Salary Range: $47,000 (0 Years) - $90,467 (25+ Years) POSITION SUMMARY: Carmen South Middle & Northwest Middle School Campuses are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Middle School Special Education Teacher who embodies our core values of Empathy, Growth, and Belief. The ideal candidate demonstrates compassion and understanding for students’ diverse learning needs and experiences, is committed to continuous improvement in their practice, and holds an unwavering belief in every student’s potential to succeed. The Middle School Special Education Teacher will design engaging, rigorous, and appropriately differentiated lessons aligned to Carmen’s academic standards, ensuring all students receive the specialized support they need to thrive. This role includes developing and implementing IEPs, providing targeted interventions, collaborating on co-teaching models, and adapting instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs. The teacher will foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and challenged. Additionally, the teacher will work closely with general education teachers, support staff, and families; participate in ongoing professional development; maintain compliance with special education requirements; and contribute to a positive school culture that prepares students for success in high school, college, career, and life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Licensure issued by Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (or eligibility for such licensure) in ALL subject areas to be taught
Successful teaching experience, urban school(s) preferred
Knowledge and skills in creating a learning environment that fosters college readiness and high student achievement
Ability to serve as an advisor to a small group of students
Ability to communicate effectively to achieve assigned duties and goals
Knowledge, skills, and ability in effective classroom management
Passion for quality education and student achievement
Ability to function in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with a professional approach to challenges

Responsibilities

Execute meaningful and engaging learning experiences, interventions, enrichment, remediation, advising which have the academic rigor and success of a college-preparatory school, preparing students for college and meaningful careers.
Hold themselves and their students to high standards for achievement and success academically, behaviorally, and socially.
Know, understand, and follow all WI DPI teacher standards.
Work with an Instructional Coach to continually improve one’s teaching practice in a way that supports raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students.
Apply best practices in teaching and classroom management.
Commit to a culture which promotes learning, respect, trust, and responsibility.
Create trusting relationships with students and their families/guardians, involving parents in the student’s overall success.
Analyze data with students and the learning community to set individual learning plans as well as overall team goals.
Incorporate technology into daily teaching.
Maintain an openness to feedback from the learning community including taking advice and making corrections in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Update PowerSchool with grades and assignments weekly posting test grades within 10 days of the test date.
Read and respond to communication (e-mail, phone messages, etc.) daily.
Supervise students; ensuring safety at all times.
Support the mission, vision, and values of Carmen Schools of Science and Technology.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Carmen High School of Science and Technology.
Possess/maintain a current Wisconsin Teacher License, Charter License, or One-Year with Stipulations License in all subject areas taught.