2026-27 Special Education Teacher

One City Schools, Inc.•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher oversees the development and implementation of IEPs for students receiving special education services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. While they may occasionally support direct service minutes, the focus is on coordination and program oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Valid Wisconsin Special Education teaching or administrative license.
Thorough knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other relevant federal and state laws.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and staff.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City.
Commitment to working with children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families, experience preferred.
Detailed oriented, thorough, meticulous, and focused on accuracy
Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
Completion of a background check required.
Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and monitor the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans for a designated caseload of students.
Coordinate and lead IEP meetings, ensuring the participation of all required personnel and documentation of proceedings in compliance with IDEA regulations.
Serve as the primary liaison between school staff, families, and external agencies involved in the education of students with disabilities.
Coordinate meetings and assessments for students who are in process for special education.
Administer assessments for students who are in the evaluation or reevaluation process
Conduct FBAs and write BIPs
Maintain comprehensive records of student progress, IEP documentation, and compliance activities.
Provide professional guidance and support to teachers and school staff regarding special education regulations and best practices.
Ensure all special education practices and records are in compliance with state and federal laws and district policies.
Assist in the development of training materials and deliver training sessions related to IEP processes and compliance standards.
Create materials [schedules, social stories, visuals, etc.] to support classroom case managers
Update and maintain management system
Evaluate and respond to the needs of the school and district for process improvements in special education practices.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and wages
Comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees
11-month assignment with a standard work-day and dedicated planning time each week
Comprehensive professional development in student-driven, project-based learning models
Generous time-off program, including 14 Days of PTO and holidays, spring break and winter break (follows MMSD)
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Your age-eligible child automatically admitted to an open seat at One City Schools
Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Plan