Special Education Teacher for 2024-2025 Apply
Downtown Montessori Academy is an amzing place to work! We are seeking an energetic, self-reliant, flexible individual to join our team for the 2024-25 academic year. Candidate must be DPI certified in special education.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Student Services, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress towards instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures, and functions as IEP case manager to assigned students.
Qualifications
Special Education Teachers are required to hold the certification required by the State of Wisconsin for the assignment in which they serve.
General Position Description
A special education teacher is responsible for ensuring an educational atmosphere where students have both the opportunity and the instructional support needed to develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions consistent with their IEP goals and individual learning needs, the Districts strategic goals and priorities, and the academic standards of the State of Wisconsin. Because of the range of specific assignments included under the general description of a special education teacher, the following responsibilities are intended to be representative, but not inclusive.
Downtown Montessori Academy is an organization that values work-life balance, which is why childcare is provided free of charge as a benefit to full-time teachers during work hours. Besides a competitive salary and benefits package, our teachers enjoy fewer contact days than most public schools, have 14 days of dedicated professional development throughout the school year, and are supported by a thriving and active parent group!
If you are interested in learning more about The DMA Way, please contact our Principal, Colleen McQuade, at cmcquade@downtownmontessori.com.
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- FSA and HSA Pre-Tax Savings Plans
- Term Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plans with Employee Match
- Free or Discounted Childcare
Salary is commensurate with relevant education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- Kindergarten
- Middle school
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Charter school
- Montessori
Work Location: In person
