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

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Memorial High School. This is a 1.0 FTE position for the 2026–27 school year, with a 192-day contract and a minimum annual compensation of $53,525. The role is part of Student Services. The school-based position is in person unless otherwise directed by the building principal; travel to other district locations or off-site meetings may be required. Evening, night, and some weekend work may be required. Any hybrid flexibility depends on the position and work unit and may be discussed during the interview process. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that supports student growth and mastery of standards, adapting teaching methods and materials to students’ varied needs. The role includes using student background, interests, culture, language, individual needs, and assessment data to inform instruction; assessing student understanding and adjusting instruction; and providing meaningful feedback. The teacher also establishes classroom procedures, communicates with families about student progress, and collaborates with staff through planning and co-teaching. MMSD serves more than 25,000 students and is committed to anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive education. Its stated vision is for every school to thrive and prepare students for college, career, and community. Candidates are expected to contribute to a welcoming environment and support high expectations, equitable outcomes, student and family engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teaching license in Special Education. Applicants without an active Wisconsin teaching license may be considered, but must obtain and maintain the necessary license. Official transcripts are required for formal employment. The district does not provide financial support for continued education required to achieve certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; official transcripts are required for formal employment.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education.
Applicants must obtain and maintain the necessary Wisconsin teaching license(s) if they do not already hold an active license.
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions with minimal exposure to environmental risks.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; the work may involve walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching.
Manual dexterity to complete general tasks while operating office equipment.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods when required.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas with uncomfortable or rapidly fluctuating temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong; candidates indicating fluency may be invited to apply for bilingual positions and complete language proficiency assessments.
Applicants who are fully licensed are considered before applicants who are not yet licensed.

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 identifying essential questions and resources for student 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 instructional methods and 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.
Define and plan formative assessments that provide evidence of learning.
Check for student understanding and clarify, reteach, or adjust instruction based on information gathered.
Provide meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, recognizes progress, and promotes student involvement in learning.
Provide opportunities for oral and written feedback among teachers and students.
Analyze student achievement, observation, and teacher-practice data and adjust instruction accordingly.
Establish behavior rules and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss student progress, priorities, and resource needs.
Collaborate with staff to support student learning, including through team planning and co-teaching.
Build relationships with students and engage families as partners in their children’s education.
Reflect on strengths and growth areas and seek opportunities to improve practice.