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K-12 Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:
  • AMI Certification, preferred
  • Bachelors degree
  • Current or willing to obtain all licensing requirements set in place by the Department of Public Instruction
  • Possess an attitude that reflects a belief in the philosophy of the IMA organization
  • Physically capable to work with children on the floor, stairs, and playground, as well as to lift materials, classroom furniture, and clean.
  • A strong understanding of Education, child development, and positive classroom management techniques 

Daily Expectations:
  • Approach each day, child, lesson, and adult with love and understanding 
  • Strive to create peace within the classroom and within the community 
  • Embrace life long learning experiences and be open to communication 
  • Speak respectfully and purposefully to children, peers, and administrators 
  • Adhere to all Montessori policies and philosophies
  • Adhere to all WI state licensing regulations
  • Consistently arrive to work in a timely fashion
  • Consistently communicate regarding work and children with supervisors and staff in a professional manner
  • Model a healthy, positive, and inspirational attitude and energy for Montessori work, presentations, and all interactions with staff, children, parents, and professionals of IMA(P)
  • Encourage a strong sense of community within the classroom, the school, and the neighborhood
  • Using careful observation and caring interactions with children, Montessori teachers and staff must guide each child to reach his/her full potential by supporting the planes of development, human tendencies, and sensitive periods
  • Supervise daily activities for the indoor and outdoor environments
  • Maintain classroom and workspace in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion
  • Assist in daily operations of school (answer phones, take out garbage and recycling, collect mail, send mail, etc. as may be necessary)
  • Continue to work towards anti-bias, anti-racist, and whole person education
  • Communicate daily with the Heads of School

Job Specific Expectations:
  • Provide support to students, primarily at the 5k-5th grade level
  • Work with Student Services and Lead Guides to create a Montessori-first and Best Practices approach to Special Education interventions and lesson adaptations.
  • Work with Student Services and Lead Guides to developing plans for students with exceptionalities that align with the Montessori Method
  • Communicate with Student Services, Lead Guides, and Supporting Educators regarding specific student needs, provide modifications to classroom lessons, and assist with implementation of modified lessons, as needed
  • Collaborate with Student Services to complete and maintain all documentation and records related to the child’s file

Supervised by: Heads of School