Extended Long Term Sub Special Education (CC) Teacher - Orchard Ridge - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District • Madison, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District is hiring an Extended Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Orchard Ridge Elementary for the 2026–27 school year. This 1.0 FTE position has an anticipated 110-day contract, from January 4, 2027, through June 11, 2027. The annual salary minimum is $53,525, based on the 192-day 2026–27 teacher salary schedule.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with standards, using knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, cultures, languages, individual needs, and assessment data. The role includes assessing and monitoring student learning, adapting instruction, supporting student engagement and independence, establishing classroom routines, communicating with families, and collaborating with staff. The district seeks a teacher committed to high expectations, equitable and culturally responsive instruction, inclusive learning, data-informed practice, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.

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, and some weekends. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teaching license in Special Education. Candidates without an active license may be considered but must obtain and maintain the required license. Official transcripts are required for formal employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teaching license in Special Education. Candidates without an active license may be considered but must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to high expectations and equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction and provide scaffolds, interventions, and extensions for varied learning needs.
• Ability to adapt instruction to students’ needs and connect content to their experiences, perspectives, and goals.
• Ability to use student-learning data to diagnose needs and differentiate instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to reflect on student achievement and improve instruction.
• Ability to build relationships with students and engage families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Use standards, including CCSS and SELS, to identify common learning targets.
• Use students’ backgrounds, interests, learning styles, cultures, languages, individual needs, and assessment data to inform planning.
• Develop daily, weekly, and common year-long or course plans that support student growth and identify essential questions and learning resources.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Teach individuals and groups using varied methods to build engagement, collaboration, and independence with complex tasks.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to students’ varying 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 ways to check understanding; clarify, reteach, or adjust instruction based on the information gathered.
• Give meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, recognizes progress, and promotes student involvement in learning.
• Provide 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.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, priorities, and resource needs.
• Collaborate with staff through activities such as 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.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to the district’s benefits and compensation pages for details about its compensation package but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level