Special Education Teacher (Elementary Behavioral Disability, for Chilton Elementary School)
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Salary: $44,493.00 - $84,827.00 AnnuallyLocation : Chilton, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-01291Department: Special EducationOpening Date: 12/02/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionSummary Under the general direction of the Calumet County Director of Special Education, creates a successful educational program and safe, positive classroom environment resulting in high levels of learning and personal growth of each student that will contribute to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development with the philosophy and goals of the district. Performs other duties as assigned. Examples of DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Implements all aspects of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) process, including but not limited to, communication with team members, evaluation, reporting, IEP writing, IEP implementation, data collection and progress reporting. Reviews, revises, writes curriculum as per district format. Achieves district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and thinking in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning tools. Develops lesson objectives and/or unit plans, uses instructional materials, provides individualized and small-group instruction, and adapts the curriculum when necessary to meet the needs of each student. Systematically measures student performance by means of a variety of assessment tools such as teacher-made tests and standard or alternative assessments to measure learning. Implements current best practices to promote student learning. Differentiates lesson presentations, class activities, and assessments for students that will meet individual needs, interests and abilities of each student.Monitors student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning issues. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning. Arranges appropriate interventions, if needed.Maintains current records of students' educational progress in class record books, portfolios, electronic mediums, and/or Board-approved forms, and summarizes such progress for reporting purposes. Devises written and oral assignments and assessments that require analytical and critical thinking as well as factual knowledge. Communicates with parents through reports, conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress. Maintains and improves professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.Participates and contributes to the planning, evaluation and implementation of school and/or District programs via faculty meetings, councils, and District and school committees. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Supports the growth of initial and experienced educators through mentoring, collaborative planning, coaching, and other methods that foster team success.Develops rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in a fair and just manner consistent with district policy. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day, as needed. Serves as a positive role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Additionally, helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but contributes to the oversight and guidance to para-professional staff, in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Typical QualificationsQualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or a related educational field; at least two years of related experience in special education; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, administrators, school staff, and the general public. Ability to communicate tactfully, clearly, concisely, and accurately with students, parents, and all school staff.Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Appropriate Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI) licensure for the position or the ability to acquire a license with provisions from WI DPI.Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of district-adopted curriculum and teaching strategies.Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities.Ability to create IEPs and collaborate with support staff to create holistic intervention plans.Ability to initiate and utilize relationships to effect change.Demonstrates empathy toward students and strives for positive student relationships.Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support and uphold the standards, ethics and boundaries of the education profession.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, other agencies, and the public.Ability to lead and manage others effectively. Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%). Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week may be eligible to receive employee benefits on a prorated basis. Qualifying employees working an average of 30 hours per week are eligible to receive health insurance coverage at the same premium contribution level as regular full-time employees. The percentage of employment which has been established by the budget or Board, shall determine the benefit pro-ration, with the exception of Home Health Aides, who will be pro-rated in July of each year based on the percentage of full-time hours worked in the previous twelve (12) months. 1. PTO. (Paid Time Off). Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, holiday, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO. Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire. The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County and the hours paid in a pay period. PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount.2. ELB. (Extended Leave Bank). The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).3. Holidays. The official County holidays are factored into the PTO Accrual as follows: New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day.4. Insurance. Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible Health Insurance Plan. The County pays ninety (90%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria. To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees. Dental and Vision Insurance is also available. 5. PEHP. (Post Employment Health Plan). The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees. The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)). The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses. The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee. Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account.6. Life Insurance. The County provides a life insurance policy to qualifying employees equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium. Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium.7. Disability Insurance. Long-term and short-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium.8. Retirement Plan. The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System. The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for qualifying general employees.9. Section 125 Flexible Spending Program. The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein the employee may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses.10. Deferred Compensation Program. The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of the employee's choice through providers used by the County.