Special Education Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools•Milwaukee, WI

12d•$54,827 - $71,354

About The Position

Rocketship Special Education Teachers, known as Education Specialists (Mild/Moderate Support Needs), help ensure students with disabilities receive excellent, inclusive education. They provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), working closely with students, families, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals. Rocketship’s model supports students learning alongside peers in general education whenever possible, with Education Specialists co-teaching and helping uphold accommodations and modifications. Education Specialists manage a caseload at a single school and provide small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction. They ensure compliance with IDEA and state law, draft and facilitate IEPs, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with psychologists and related service providers. They also partner with families and staff to develop and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), using strategies that may include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The role includes weekly coaching from school leaders and additional coaching from a Special Education Program Specialist, along with ongoing professional development. Education Specialists report to a Principal or Assistant Principal. Compensation is $54,827–$71,354 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus health and wellness benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
A valid Lifetime License or Provisional License in the appropriate Cross-Categorical Endorsement, or eligibility to obtain a 1 Year License with Stipulations and enrollment in an accredited credentialing program during the first year at Rocketship.
Maintain active, good-standing credential status throughout employment.
Commitment to comply with IDEA and applicable state law.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education, behavioral support, or related settings.
Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Knowledge of special education law, IDEA compliance, and effective inclusion practices.
Growth orientation and eagerness to learn from feedback, coaching, and professional development.
Experience supporting diverse learners and collaborating with families, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

Ensure students work toward and achieve rigorous IEP academic goals aligned with Common Core standards and Rocketship’s core content.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction, as well as push-in and pull-out support, so students can access grade-level content as outlined in their IEPs.
Co-teach with general education teachers and support accommodations, modifications, and meaningful classroom inclusion.
Partner with paraprofessionals to provide consistent, high-quality support across settings.
Manage an IEP caseload in accordance with state regulations and comply with IDEA and state law.
Draft and write compliant IEPs, facilitate IEP meetings, and maintain accurate records in the IEP system.
Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers, including speech and occupational therapy providers, to interpret assessments and ensure appropriate services.
Communicate with families and team members about IEP goals, accommodations, and student progress.
Partner with students, families, and school staff to develop responsive supports, including Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Apply behavior-support strategies, including ABA principles, to promote positive behavior and supportive learning environments.
Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits.
Participate fully in weekly coaching, including in-the-moment classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Reflect on practice, take ownership of outcomes, and learn from both successful and challenging experiences.
Collaborate with educators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to support inclusion and engage families and school communities through meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Communicate openly and proactively with families and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented staff culture.
Maintain high standards of legal and instructional compliance for IEPs and services.