Special Education Teacher - Menasha

Chileda Institute Inc.•Menasha, WI

About The Position

Special Education Teachers oversee the operation of their assigned classroom, including evaluating students, ensuring Behavior Plans are implemented faithfully, and designing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They develop and implement lesson plans and educational experiences suited to each student's assessed strengths and needs, and provide classroom direction and supervision in coordination with Chileda's programming goals. Chileda serves children and young adults with special needs, including Autism, attachment challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs. The position averages a minimum of 40 hours per week and generally works 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; additional or flexible hours or days may be required. This is an exempt, benefited position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field.
Valid special education teaching license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, or ability to obtain a license within two years; a License with Stipulations from DPI must be obtained while working toward a permanent license.
Intermediate computer skills and ability to learn and operate software programs.
Ability to lead, take charge, problem-solve, and give direction.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and attachment challenges; this experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate respect, learning, safety, compassion, and collaboration when interacting with students and interdisciplinary teams.
Set up daily group and individual student schedules and carry out classroom functions, including developing and implementing lesson plans, seatwork, activities, and other programming.
Accurately collect and record data on IEP goals and objectives, grading, behavior, communication logs and updates, treatment and therapy goals, incident reports, emergency intervention forms, and seizure activity logs before the end of the shift.
Collaborate with the behavior department to provide individualized behavioral treatment and ensure it is implemented faithfully in the classroom.
Provide positive and corrective feedback, as needed, to classroom teaching assistants and Direct Support Professionals daily.
Stay current with treatment trends and use evidence-based approaches.
Evaluate students and design and implement IEPs and student Behavior Plans.
Direct and supervise the assigned classroom in coordination with Chileda's programming goals.