Madison Metropolitan School District Hiring for Special Education Teacher at Madison, WI Full Time

21-22 Special Education Teacher

**No initial teaching license needed** (The only prerequisite is a Bachelor’s Degree and a passion for teaching and learning!)

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and passionate teacher applicants for openings for the 2021-2022 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages men and candidates of color to apply.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Essential Duties

• Instructing students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
• Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
• Establishing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
• Meeting with parents/guardians to discuss their student’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs

Minimum Qualifications

Position Competencies

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Instructional Practice
• Cultural Competence
• Data Proficiency
• Team Collaboration
• Student & Family Engagement
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset

Salary Range

$43,209.00 – $74,101.00 Annual Salary

Salary placement is based on two criteria:

1. Education (highest degree earned and academic credits earned after the date your highest degree was awarded)
2. Prior experience working under contract in a K-12 teaching position requiring a state teaching license

Minimum salary placement for new teachers with a Bachelor’s degree and no prior teaching experience is $43,209 annually.
For information about benefits, visit https://hr.madison.k12.wi.us/benefits

Licensing

Cross Categorical Special Education is a shortage area for MMSD. We may consider candidates who hold the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, if the candidate is willing to pursue the full certification and license required for the position. The district does not provide financial support for the continued education that is required to achieve the certification. The district does not select or endorse any particular certification program that leads to the required Wisconsin teaching license. A candidate must be hired by a school district in order to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48,000.00 – $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Education:

Work Location: One location