Teacher - Special Education, Bilingual

The School District of Waukesha is seeking a qualified Bilingual (Spanish/English) Special Education Teacher for Heyer Elementary School.
The goal of this position is to engage students in grades K-5 in the broader learning experiences in meeting the needs of IEP goals. The successful candidate will resource and case manage programming and supports for students identified with disabilities including but not limited to autism, specific learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. Qualified candidates should possess the ability to: Demonstrate the use of technology to promote student learning & engagement Collaborate with families, colleagues, grade level teams, and members of the school's Student Services Team regarding student learning goals Build positive relationships with children and constructively manage student behavior Participate in and contribute to Professional Learning Communities at the school and district level Implement evidence-based strategies that support School Improvement Plan goals and expectations in the School District of Waukesha's Vision of Excellence Co-plan and co-support with regular education teachers to meet the needs of all learners Provide evidence-based intervention / specialized instruction and monitor student progress to close achievement gaps Desire to teach in an urban and/or culturally & linguistically diverse setting In addition, candidates should: Possess an unwavering belief and drive for all students to develop the capacity and skills to be community, college and career ready Possess the belief that all students can learn, think, and communicate meaningfully regardless of differing ability levels Design learning opportunities and instruct students with complex support needs in the areas of: self care tasks, emotional and behavioral regulation strategies, self-advocacy skills, independence skills, functional academic understanding, independent living skills, and diverse communication needs Provide opportunities for generalizing these skills in community based learning experiences in order to develop competence and confidence in post-secondary life