Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) - Leopold - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher (Cross Categorical) at Leopold Elementary School for the 2026–27 school year. The position is a 1.0 FTE, exempt role with a 192-day contract and a minimum annual compensation of $53,525 under the 2026–27 TE Salary Schedule. School-based positions are in person unless the building principal directs otherwise. Work may require travel to district locations and off-site meetings, and may include evenings, nights, and some weekends. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that supports student growth and mastery of standards, using student backgrounds, needs, interests, language, and assessment data to inform instruction. The role includes adapting teaching methods and materials, assessing learning, providing feedback and interventions, and collaborating with staff and families. Teachers are expected to support an inclusive learning environment and contribute to MMSD’s commitment to anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive education. The district serves more than 25,000 students and emphasizes academic achievement, student and staff well-being, and the success of Black youth. The district states that it offers a compensation package and directs applicants to its benefits and compensation pages for details.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; official transcripts are required for formal employment.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education. Candidates without an active Wisconsin teaching license must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s).
An application must be on file within 30 days of starting employment; failure to do so will void the contract.
School-based positions are in person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform work in indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas with uncomfortable or rapidly fluctuating temperatures.
Manual dexterity to complete general tasks while operating office equipment; the position may require extended periods of stationary work, walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong; candidates who indicate fluency may be invited to apply for bilingual positions and complete language proficiency assessments.

Responsibilities

Use standards, including CCSS and SELS, to identify common learning targets.
Use knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, learning styles, cultures, languages, individual needs, and assessment data to inform planning.
Develop daily and weekly plans that support student growth toward mastery of standards.
Develop common year-long or course plans that identify essential questions and resources for learning.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Teach students individually and in groups using varied methods to build engagement, collaboration, and independence with complex tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Provide opportunities for students to explain reasoning, share explanations, make conjectures, justify conclusions, argue from evidence, and negotiate meaning.
Plan formative assessments to show evidence of learning.
Check for student understanding and clarify, reteach, or adjust instruction based on information gathered.
Provide meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, recognizes achievement, and promotes student involvement and progress.
Facilitate oral and written feedback among teachers and students.
Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observations, and teacher practice data.
Establish behavior rules and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, priorities, and resource needs.
Collaborate with staff in support of student learning, including team planning and co-teaching.
Build relationships with students and engage families as partners in their children’s education.
Reflect on strengths and areas for growth and seek mentors to improve practice.