Special Education Teacher 2024-2025 school year- LUMIN Schools

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for preparing plans for and teaching students who are enrolled in the Special Needs Scholarship Program at LUMIN schools.

Key Requirements:

• Wisconsin DPI License in Cross Categorical Special Education or in an area of regular education (preferred). Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Social Work and Guidance Counselor degrees are strongly considered.
  
• Ability to create an appropriate education plan based on the student's most recent IEP.
  
• Ability to adapt, accommodate, and modify assignments.
  
• Ability to deliver instruction in math, reading, and writing using a variety of teaching strategies and methods.
  
• Ability to collaborate and co-teach with other members of the regular education teaching staff.
  
• Ability to meet and collaborate with parents/guardians to discuss the student's progress and to determine priorities for academic progress.
  

• Must believe in Christian-based philosophy and principles and extend those to students and families.
  
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable level of personal vehicle insurance.
  
• Good working knowledge of personal computers and software (Microsoft Office products, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets).
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of children, youth and adults.
  
• Possess the ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  
• Experience working in an urban school environment, including general knowledge of issues facing at-risk youth.
  
• Clear need to understand and lead efforts in special education.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Enjoys collaboration with other disciplines in problem solving.
  
• Ability to communicate and work in multiple settings and environments.
  
• Understands and accepts the importance of Christ- centered interventions and has a personal belief in God's ability to change lives.
  

Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, depending on work tasks.
  
• Work will be performed in a school environment.
  
• Ability to drive between schools.
  

Position Requirements

• Must believe in Christian-based philosophy and principles and extend those to students and families.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Teacher will obtain Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification and maintain certification through required continuing education courses.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of children, youth and adults.
• Possess the ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Experience working in an urban school environment, including general knowledge of issues facing at-risk youth, is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other disciplines in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate and work in multiple settings and environments.
• Has a personal belief in God's ability to change lives.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, depending on work task.
• Work will be performed in a school environment.
• Willingness to be outside with students during recess/breaks.
• Clear need to understand and lead efforts in child and school safety.

Salary Starting at $43,000 (1.0 FTE) and up for years of experience, advanced degrees.