Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Description


Summary:


KTEC High School is a new public charter school that opened its doors to students on September 6, 2022. KTEC HS is looking for strong, forward-thinking individuals to build the foundation of the school.

Students at KTEC HS will earn certifications that align with competencies identified by industry. This model prepares students for post-secondary education as was as being workforce ready.  Students will be empowered to develop a strong sense of character, understand how to function collectively within society and be career and future focused.


The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

  • Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others
  • Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty and personal accountability always,
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional administrative and organization skills
  • Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods
  • Ability to incorporate goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to student’s lives
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage diversity


This position will be for a Cross Categorical Special Education teacher. The responsibilities of this position include supporting and teaching students in grades 9-12 and managing a special education caseload.  We are looking for a candidate that will provide flexible and timely instruction to increase student learning and individual growth while motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge sufficient for a solid foundation to increase skills. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated knowledge of competency-based learning and incorporation within special instruction and goals. May have additional responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:


Experience, Education and Licensure:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education.  
  • Special Education Teacher certification from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, or working toward appropriate certification.
  • Extensive and current knowledge of specific disabilities, including appropriate instructional techniques/methods, behavioral interventions, and effective classroom organization and structure. 
  • Knowledge of rules, regulations and policies on state and federal laws related to programming for alternative education.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (not required, but willing to be trained)


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


Work Environment:

  • Ability to work in multiple settings, including several Alternative School Programs and CESA 6 office locations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting students with significant behavioral needs including verbal and physical aggression. 


Physical Demands:

  • The employee is regularly required to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing.
  • The employee may occasionally push, pull, carry, lift and/or move equipment up to 20 pounds.
  • Due to the physical nature of students within the Alternative Schools Program, the position may be required to perform trained crisis prevention techniques, which may require restraining a student ranging in weight and/or height.
  • Ability to react quickly to student’s movement and behavior.
  • Prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn, twist, squat, and/or climb.