Lumen Christi Catholic School is seeking a full-time Cross-categorical Special Education Teacher to support students in grades 4K grade through 5th grade starting Fall 2025.
Special Education Teachers are responsible for the overall operation and direction of assigned students, including the design and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Special Education Teachers develop and implement viable and productive lesson plans and educational experiences for students within the framework of each student’s assessed strengths and needs.
-Demonstrate respect, learning, safety, compassion, and collaboration when interacting with students, staff and parents.
-Carry out the essential functions of the classroom to include; setting up daily group and individual student schedules, develop and implement lesson plans, activities
and other programming as appropriate
-Coordinate all reports, including teachers, specials, medical, for IEP development, ensure distribution of IEP for students on case load to all internal and external
parties.
-Act as the manager for assigned students including communication with LEA and parent/guardians.
-Ensure that accurate, reliable data is taken and recorded in regards to IEP goals and objectives, grading data, behavior data, communication logs and updates,
treatment goals and therapy goals data, incident reports, and any applicable emergency intervention forms before the end of the day.
-Work collaboratively with classroom and special teachers to ensure individualized behavioral and academic interventions are implemented with fidelity within the
classroom.
-Stay up-to-date with current trends in treatment and ensure utilization of evidence-based approaches.
-Demonstrate professional communication skills while maintaining confidentiality in reporting progress. Model positive verbal/non-verbal communication at all times.
Qualifications
Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in special education.
•A valid special education teaching license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
•Minimum of two years of work experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred.
Qualifications:
Candidates should be strong and innovative practitioners who possess the collaborative skills necessary to be a leader in special education. Candidates must be able to provide differentiated instruction and services to students with disabilities in accordance with their Service Plans, both in the school and classroom environment. Applicants will also possess exceptional knowledge and experience in RtI and PBIS.