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

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is hiring a cross-categorical Special Education Teacher for West High School. The position is 1.0 FTE, has a 192-day contract, and lists a minimum annual compensation of $53,525 on the 2026–27 Teacher Salary Schedule. The teacher supports student learning through standards-based planning, instruction, assessment, feedback, and collaboration with families and school staff. MMSD seeks educators committed to high expectations, equity, culturally responsive and inclusive practice, strong instructional quality, data-informed teaching, teamwork, and student and family engagement. School-based positions are in person unless otherwise directed by the building principal. Work may involve travel to district locations and off-site meetings, and may require evenings, nights, or some weekends.

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 unlicensed candidate may be considered if hired by a school district and eligible to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations.
Submit an application within 30 days of starting employment with MMSD; failure to do so will void the contract.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds and walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong; bilingual candidates may also apply for bilingual positions and complete language proficiency assessments.

Responsibilities

Use standards, including CCSS, SELS, and Language standards, to identify common learning targets.
Use knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, learning styles, culture, language, individual needs, and assessment data to inform planning.
Develop daily, weekly, and common year-long or course plans that support student growth and mastery of standards.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Teach students individually and in groups using varied methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, to build engagement, collaboration, and independence.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ differing needs and interests.
Provide opportunities for students to explain reasoning, share explanations, make conjectures, justify conclusions, use evidence, and negotiate meaning.
Plan formative assessments and use multiple methods to check understanding.
Clarify, reteach, or adjust instruction based on information gathered about student understanding and achievement.
Provide meaningful feedback that recognizes effort and supports student involvement and progress.
Create 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 assigned 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.