Alternative Education / EBD Substitute Teacher

CESA 6 • Town of Algoma, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CESA 6 is looking for a Substitute Special Education (EBD) Teacher! This position works with students who require a more structured educational setting that focuses on their social and emotional learning as well as academics in an alternative setting. Our Alternative School provides social and emotional instruction, as well as academic instruction to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in an off site setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Special Education Teacher certification from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, or working toward appropriate certification.
• 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.
• Model the core values of the agency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a growth-mindset, solution focused and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients.
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Computer skills, including email, Google Drive, word processing and virtual meeting facilitation.
• Professionally represent the agency, public and school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.

Nice To Haves

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification in NonViolent Crisis Intervention Training (not required, but willing to be trained).

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom management techniques, preparation and implementation of current teaching strategies.
• Teach general academics following the general curriculum / state standards to students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Teach social and emotional learning skills (SEL), regulation skills, executive functioning and problem solving skills.
• Work collaboratively with a strong teaching/support team involving a variety of educational professionals.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Benefits

• CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
• equal opportunity employer
• commitment to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment
• opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve
• hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly
• equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees
• striving to create an inclusive environment
• makes every employee and candidate feel welcome

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level