EBD Special Education Teacher - Vacancy ID: 125442
The School District of West Salem is right next door to La Crosse in the beautiful Coulee Region of Western Wisconsin. Our 3 buildings are within walking distance of each other on an approximate 100-acre campus on the edge of town. Students in grades 4-12 are issued MacBooks or iPads as part of its 1:1 digital learning environment. The ability to integrate technology in the development of daily lessons that engage students is desired. Having a passion for teaching and for providing an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding experience for students is a must! Our elementary school is grades 4k-4, our middle school is grades 5-8 and our high school is grades 9-12.
The district is looking for a Cross Categorical (#1801) and/or EBD (#1830) Teachers for our middle school to "Serve with passion to ignite creativity, innovation, and excellence." Applicants must be able to qualify for a Wisconsin DPI license to teach Emotional Behavioral Disability (#1830) or Cross Categorical (#1801).
Applicants should be energetic, creative and innovative and willing to provide their students with a 21st Century experience in the classroom and beyond.
Position responsibilities:
• Instruction of students grades 5-8 with emotional behavioral disabilities
• Management of all aspects of student program including: functional behavior assessment, behavior plans, academic and behavioral assessments, writing and implementing IEP's, and effectively consulting with staff and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the IEP team
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:
• Experience working with students who have emotional behavioral disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience and demonstrated skills in assessing, instructing, and programming for students with disabilities at the middle school level.
• Experience working with a team of regular and special educators to meet student needs.
• Experience with functional behavioral assessment and development of behavior intervention plans.
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid.
3 letters of reference please.
Coaching and other co-curricular activity positions may become available at any time.
***The School District of West Salem uses Crown Global's Teacher Portrait online assessment and is a requirement of the application process.
A link to the "Crown Global" assessment will appear when you successfully submit your application.
To be given full consideration, please complete the Crown Global Teacher Portrait Assessment and upload the online cover letter, letters of reference, resume, license, and transcripts to your WECAN Account.
The Board of the School District of West Salem does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The District’s Title IX Coordinator(s) is/are:
Heidi Horton, Director of Pupil Services, 608-786-1064, 405 East Hamlin Street, West Salem, WI 54669, horton.heidi@wsalem.k12.wi.us
Crystal Becker, Director of Human Resources, 608-786-5302, 405 East Hamlin Street, West Salem, WI 54669, becker.crystal@wsalem.k12.wi.us
Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
The Board has adopted a grievance process that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, which is available at: www.wsalem.k12.wi.us. The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the District will respond.