Special Education Teacher

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•Milwaukee, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Each therapeutic emotional support classroom will be led by a Special Education Teacher responsible for planning, implementing and delivering high-quality, individualized instruction tailored to each student’s academic needs.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field, a Master's degree preferred.
Valid Wisconsin certification in Special Education instruction.
Prior experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges, preferably in a therapeutic setting.
Knowledge and experience with IEP software.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
Trained as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) within one year of employment.
Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to effectively communicate with MPS leadership, MPS staff, program staff, students, parents, and key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to bilingual individuals.

Responsibilities

Developing individualized learning strategies based upon students’ IEPs.
Planning, organizing, and assigning activities specific to each student’s abilities.
Assessing students’ progress and determining the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employing and implementing a classroom structure to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with TLC and MPS policies and procedures.
Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss student goals, progress, and interventions.
Integrating social emotional learning and coping strategies into daily lessons.
Working in collaboration with Licensed Mental Health Professionals and Behavior Mentors to support students’ positive behavior changes.
Maintaining accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
Completing all district and state reporting requirements.