Program Support Teacher CC (for interest) - Hawthorne - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for a Program Support Teacher CC position at Hawthorne Elementary for the 26-27 school year. This is a 0.5 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) position. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, with a vision to ensure every student graduates high school ready for college, career, and community. The district serves a diverse student population and aims to create a challenging and rewarding work environment that supports employee career paths and reflects the diversity of its students. The primary role of the program support teacher is to provide technical assistance, guidance, and support to teachers, administrators, and support staff who educate students with disabilities, ensuring they receive a free appropriate education tailored to their unique needs and preparing them for future success. MMSD is committed to providing special education and related services accessible within inclusive educational environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education.
At least five years of experience providing exceptional instruction and services to students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Currently holds or is working towards completion of a graduate level degree.
Commitment to deepening professional knowledge and improving practices over time.
Commitment to improving the outcomes of students with disabilities by applying evidence-based practices, including inclusion of students with disabilities in general education environments to the fullest extent possible.

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing professional development, including coaching and modeling to develop the capacity of Cross Categorical teachers and instructional teams.
Develop and deliver universally designed and differentiated curriculum and instruction.
Use student level formative and summative performance data to guide and modify instruction to increase student achievement.
Design and implement accommodations within the regular & special education environments.
Design and implement modifications to the core curriculum and instructional practices when needed.
Match instruction to student need.
Implement necessary accommodations for statewide and districtwide assessments for students with disabilities.
Mentor new CC Teachers.
Assist special education staff in planning for /evaluating impact of high quality/effective instruction and intervention practices for students with disabilities.
Participate in and provide input regarding problem-solving the needs of struggling learners within student support and intervention team (SSIT) meetings.
Assist school-based staff in successfully implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) procedural/substantive requirements.
Coach staff in the creating/implementing effective Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Work collaboratively with principals and other staff to develop school infrastructure to support a multi-tiered system of support (Response to Instruction & Intervention practices).
Collaborate with principal and School Improvement Partner, and Assistant Director to identify key actions/strategies which improve the outcomes of students with disabilities, and integrate into School Improvement Plan (SIP).
Assist principal and leadership team in analyzing data to identify gaps/growth areas, SIP goals, and professional development plans/activities.
Proactively support and be involved in systems change efforts and District areas of emphasis.
Collaborate with principal and instructional coaches to improve student achievement building-wide.
Chair new evaluations for students referred for special education evaluation and may serve as evaluator.
Develop special education staff capacity to conduct quality evaluations that meet legal requirements, District policy, and that inform instruction and interventions.
Assist special education staff in developing and implementing quality IEPs that guide instruction, services and that allow for effective progress monitoring and goal completion.
Support staff to ensure compliance with all legal requirements of IDEA.
Support staff in using the eIDEA system.
Serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative, sharing this responsibility with other school or District staff who may also serve as LEA.
Serve as liaison between school staff and Special Education administration.
Facilitate manifestation determination (MD) for students recommended for expulsion.
In collaboration with district-level staff, support school staff in completion of Assistive Technology assessment process, Extended School Year planning/projection process, students moving across levels (SMAL), and referrals to district support teams.
Attend regular meetings and professional development sessions as determined by Student Services.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Student Services.