SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

The Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee is a public, charter, elementary school located in and designed to serve residents of Milwaukee's urban center.  The Cyberschool opened a newly constructed, state-of-the-art building to educate 400 students in grades K through eight (K-8) in the fall of 2000.  The Cyberschool is a student-centered learning environment where teamwork is promoted and high expectations are held out for each student, teacher, parent, staff member, community member and partner.  Every staff member and student is provided with access to a laptop computer and the Internet.  Students use technology as a tool to enhance their own learning and use cyberspace as a resource to enrich curricular content.

 

The mission of the Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee is to motivate in each child from Milwaukee’s central city the love of learning, the academic, social and leadership skills necessary to engage in critical thinking, and the ability to demonstrate mastery of the academic skills necessary for a successful future.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 

The Cyberschool is currently interviewing for a special education team member to work closely with students, staff and parents to facilitate student success. Responsible to develop and implement Individual Education Programs, in consultation with colleagues, and to work collaboratively with special education and regular education team members. Knowledge of child development required, as well as expertise in assessing and diagnosing learning deficits, and providing appropriate support to meet students’ IEP goals. Will serve as a member of IEP teams, as well as provide instruction to children.  Ability to develop constructive relationships with students, parents, and staff required.

 

Wisconsin certification as Special Education Teacher preferred OR eligibility for emergency permit required.  Special consideration will be given to candidates with a cross-categorical license.  Minimum two years experience and demonstrated success with urban students preferred. Willingness to develop professionally and to play a leading role in promoting the Cyberschool’s mission required.