INSTRUCTIONAL COACH - EARLY CHILDHOOD ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (K3-K5)

Milwaukee Public Schools seeks exceptional Instructional Coach - Early Childhood Itinerant Special Education Teacher (K3-K5) candidates who are highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders.

This position provides services to students with special education needs in grades K3-K5 enrolled in non-MPS early childhood programs and MPS schools without special education early childhood units. The Instructional Coach: Early Childhood Itinerant Special Education Teacher (K3-K5) is responsible for implementing services based on individual students' IEPs.

Interested applicants should complete each section of the application and upload a current resume. No other attachments are needed.

At the time of hire, any external selected candidates will need to submit three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year and manually signed by the author and official transcripts conferring his/her bachelor's and master's degree, if applicable.

Questions or concerns regarding your application should be directed to Dana Berlin at banksdm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Eligible candidates must have:

• A current lifetime license in Early Childhood Special Education, Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3 (1809)
• A minimum of five (5) years of fully licensed teaching experience as a special education teacher

Candidates with the following education, skills, or experience are preferred:

• Master's degree
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

• Assists regular education teachers in supporting students with special education needs within the school setting.

• Maintains ongoing contact with school staff and parents to assist them in the development of a realistic understanding of their child's abilities, progress, and future goals.

• Shares resources and educational information with school staff and parents concerning students with special education needs.

• Assists in the modification and adaptation of instruction and curriculum materials to meet to students' needs.

• Provides specially designed instruction to students and consults with classroom teachers as indicated in students' individual education plan.

• Participates in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan for each student.

• Responsible for ongoing assessment and program planning as it pertains to the students' IEP.
• Acts as the IEP chairperson for the students' annual IEPs.

The Instructional Coach - Early Childhood Itinerant Special Education Teacher (K3-K5) salary schedule starts at $55,317.33 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on education beyond the required bachelor's degree and previous years of fully-licensed K-12 teaching experience.

Salary range: $55,317.33 - $103,599.82 (2F - 200-day calendar)

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.