26-27 American Board Teacher Residency - Special Education Teacher

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This residency program supports educators by covering the cost of licensure and associated fees. The ideal candidate will embody core values of Empathy, Growth, and Belief, demonstrating compassion for diverse learning needs and an unwavering belief in student potential. Responsibilities include designing engaging and differentiated lessons, developing and implementing IEPs, providing targeted interventions, collaborating in co-teaching models, adapting instruction, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. The role also involves working with general education teachers, support staff, and families, participating in professional development, maintaining compliance with special education requirements, and contributing 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
Possess/maintain a current Wisconsin Teacher License, Charter License, or One-Year with Stipulations License in all subject areas taught.

Responsibilities

Design engaging, rigorous, and appropriately differentiated lessons aligned to Carmen’s academic standards.
Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide targeted interventions to meet diverse learning needs.
Collaborate on co-teaching models with general education teachers.
Adapt instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs.
Foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and challenged.
Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, and families.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Maintain compliance with special education requirements.
Contribute to a positive school culture.
Execute meaningful and engaging learning experiences, interventions, enrichment, remediation, and advising.
Hold high standards for academic, behavioral, and social achievement and success for themselves and their students.
Know, understand, and follow all WI DPI teacher standards.
Work with an Instructional Coach to continually improve teaching practice.
Apply best practices in teaching and classroom management.
Commit to a culture that promotes learning, respect, trust, and responsibility.
Create trusting relationships with students and their families/guardians, involving parents in student success.
Analyze data with students and the learning community to set individual learning plans and team goals.
Incorporate technology into daily teaching.
Maintain an openness to feedback and make corrections in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Update PowerSchool with grades and assignments weekly, posting test grades within 10 days.
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.