Job Description

Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (KTEC) is a public charter school that is looking for strong, forward-thinking individuals to build the foundation of the school.

Students at KTEC will earn certifications that align with competencies identified by industry. This model prepares students for post-secondary education, as well as being the workforce ready. Students will be empowered to develop a strong sense of character, understand how to function collectively within society and be career and future focused.

The responsibilities of this position include supporting and teaching students in grades 4K-12 and managing a special education caseload. We are looking for a candidate that will provide flexible and timely instruction to increase student learning and individual growth while motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge sufficient for a solid foundation to increase skills. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated knowledge of competency-based learning and incorporation within special instruction and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Demonstrate commitment to and ownership of creating a classroom environment and culture that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of KTEC, specifically tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.

· Seek and use feedback to ensure personal growth, continuous improvement, and innovation, with a focus on special education pedagogy.

· Utilize active listening, assume best intentions, and take other perspectives, particularly in understanding the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities.

· Serve as an active member of the assigned professional learning community, contributing insights and strategies for supporting students with disabilities.

· Perform all aspects of classroom management, preparation, and implementation of current teaching strategies, emphasizing differentiation and scaffolding to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

· Great interpersonal communication skills are a must to effectively engage students, their families, and colleagues, fostering an inclusive community for students with disabilities.

· Organize and participate in special activities for students, ensuring these activities are accessible and engaging for students with disabilities.

Design, deliver, and assess nature-based, inquiry-based, and project-based learning; effectively integrate content standards while considering the language acquisition and proficiency levels of students with disabilities

Requirements

Experience, Education and Licensure:

· Bachelor’s degree in education.

· A current Teaching License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

· Evidence of competencies in classroom management, learning strategies, individual and group management, curriculum development, and program evaluation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the school.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to collaborate with industry-connected, project-based learning, and provide a student-centered education.
• A growth mindset and ability to reflect and vary instructional delivery model.
• Strong belief that an inclusive learning environment offers a more productive and personalized way of educating all students.
• Ability to deliver instruction incorporating workshops, immersion, hands-on experiences, and traditional delivery to ensure that all individual student needs are met in accordance with preferred mode of instruction.
• The ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness.
• Creative and imaginative approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Self-starter and a well-developed ability to set and meet goals and outcomes.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning
• Ability to write and report about student IEP plans.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work Environment:

• Normal office / classroom environment with moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computers and/or related equipment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position.

The Agency/School reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, reorganization, or technical development). The Agency also reserves the right to revise this job description at any time without notice.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6/School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.