Special Education Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools•Milwaukee, WI

14d

About The Position

Rocketship Special Education Teachers, known as Education Specialists (Mild/Moderate Support Needs), help ensure students receive an excellent, inclusive education. They work with students, families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The inclusive model prioritizes learning alongside peers in general education whenever possible. Education Specialists co-teach, support accommodations and modifications, and manage a caseload at a single school, delivering small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction while complying with IDEA and state law. They receive weekly coaching from school leaders and additional coaching from a Special Education Program Specialist. The role also includes partnering with families and staff to develop and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), including strategies based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Education Specialists report to a Principal or Assistant Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
Must hold a valid Lifetime License or Provisional License in the appropriate Cross-Categorical Endorsement, or be eligible to obtain a 1 Year License with Stipulations and enroll in an accredited credentialing program during the first year at Rocketship.
Must maintain active, good-standing credential status throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education, behavioral support, or related settings.
Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Knowledge of special education law, IDEA compliance, and effective inclusion practices.
Growth-oriented and eager to learn from feedback, coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Collaborative and interested in developing case management expertise.
Equity-driven and resilient, with a commitment to inclusion and closing opportunity gaps for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Help students work toward and achieve rigorous IEP academic goals aligned with Common Core standards and Rocketship core content.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction, as well as push-in and pull-out support, to help students access grade-level content.
Co-teach with general education teachers and support accommodations, modifications, and meaningful inclusion.
Partner with paraprofessionals to provide consistent, high-quality student support across settings.
Manage an IEP caseload in compliance with state regulations, IDEA, and state law.
Draft and write compliant IEPs, facilitate IEP meetings, and maintain accurate records in the IEP system.
Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers, including speech and occupational therapy providers, to interpret assessments and ensure appropriate services.
Communicate with families and team members about IEP goals, accommodations, and student progress.
Partner with students, families, and staff to develop responsive behavioral supports, including BSPs and BIPs.
Apply strategies, including ABA principles, to promote positive behavior and supportive learning environments.
Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits.
Participate in weekly coaching, including in-class coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Reflect on practice, take ownership of outcomes, and learn from feedback and experience.
Collaborate with educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and school communities through meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Uphold legal and instructional compliance standards for IEPs and services.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative staff culture.