Teacher - Special Education ►FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR◄ OPENING DATE: 2/13/12 CLOSING DATE: 2/28/12 OR UNTIL FILLED

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 
JOB LOCATION: Charter School, 1643 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI AND/OR other designated location (Location of position based on program need) PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for providing high-quality, standards-based educational services for children known or suspected of having disabilities; which affects their educational performance.
PRIMARY DUTIES: 

Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non Essential / N/A = Not Applicable BILINGUAL POSITIONS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES LISTED BELOW IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH: 1. Implement the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and assess progress. E 2. Follow legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies (i.e.; MPS, etc.). E 3. Meet with applicable stakeholders as needed for student information (i.e.; teachers, social worker, guidance counselors, etc.). E 4. Develop a learning environment that is most suitable to each child’s needs. E 5. Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: lesson plans, student records and notes, reports, statistical data, etc. E 6. Implement the duties of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E 7. Attend all meetings, workshops, and professional development activities, as directed. E 8. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders (i.e., parents, teachers, counselors, etc.). NE 9. Perform other duties as assigned. NE

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and/or Middle School Education from an accredited teacher education program with an emphasis in Exceptional/Special Education. 2. Valid WI DPI Certification in Special Education. 3. 2 years of experience preferred. 4. Bilingual, Spanish and English, strongly preferred (required for Bilingual positions). 5. Demonstrated critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 6. Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and able to respond quickly and courteously. 7. Demonstrated abilities in word processing, spreadsheets and data bases with experience in using Microsoft Office suite. 8. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, interpersonal relationship skills, and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse cultural, linguistic and economic background; both in a team and individual environment. 9. Must successfully complete and pass all background checks to include, but not limited to: Criminal History, TB Testing, Physical, and drug testing. 10. Transportation required. 11. Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs.

NON-ESSSENTIAL DUTIES: 

see above

NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work is generally performed in a school setting environment. Frequent walking, climbing, bending, standing, hearing, talking, seeing, arm movement, and writing/typing required. May be exposed to communicable diseases. Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.

REPORTS TO: 
Principal or Assistant Principal (as designated)
TO APPLY: 
Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “History and Info” then “Employment App.” Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position should notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete and submit the Job Bid Form (with an updated resume) to the Department of Human Resources for processing. LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
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