26-27 American Board Teacher Residency - Special Education Teacher - South Middle Campus
About The Position
Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Middle School Special Education Teacher for the South Middle Campus for the 2025-2026 school year. This residency program is committed to supporting educators by covering the cost of licensure and all associated fees. The ideal candidate will embody the core values of Empathy, Growth, and Belief, demonstrating compassion for diverse learning needs, commitment to continuous improvement, and an unwavering belief in every student's potential. The role involves designing and implementing engaging, rigorous, and differentiated lessons, developing and implementing IEPs, providing targeted interventions, collaborating in co-teaching models, and adapting instruction. The teacher will foster an inclusive classroom, collaborate with staff and families, participate in professional development, maintain compliance with special education requirements, and contribute to a positive school culture that prepares students for future success.
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.
Benefits
- Salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Excellent health and worksite benefits
- Free life insurance
- Free employee assistance program (EAP)
- Free short-term disability insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
