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K-12 Assistant Director of Special Services

K-12 Assistant Director of Special Services

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Position Summary: The K-12 Assistant Director of Special Services provides leadership and support for district-wide special education programming and services. This position promotes the educational development of students with disabilities and collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality, compliant, and student-centered programming across all grade levels.

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, the Assistant Director shares responsibility for leadership and oversight of special education programs and services, instructional supervision, staff evaluation and support, program development, due process compliance, interagency collaboration, and operational management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills while fostering inclusive practices and positive outcomes for students.

Position Qualifications:

– Valid Minnesota Director of Special Education license required

– Valid Minnesota Special Education teaching license is required

– Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience required

– A Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field is preferred

– Three or more years of experience working with special education students and programs is preferred

– Administrative or leadership experience in special education settings is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

–  Strong knowledge of state and federal special education laws, procedures, and due process requirements

– Knowledge of special education programming, instructional practices, and compliance systems

– Ability to analyze data and use information to support decision-making and continuous improvement

– Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

– Demonstrated ability to lead teams, facilitate difficult conversations, and resolve conflict effectively

– Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners

– Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices

– Proficiency with technology and data management systems

Schedule: Full-time 46-week contract

Rate of Pay: D-7-1 // $102,232 – $151,923 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualification, and education.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed:

– Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)

– $186 monthly district contribution into a Restricted Health Reimbursement Arrangement for directors enrolled in a single or family health insurance plan

– Dental Insurance (Single and Family)

– $260,000 Life Insurance

– Long Term Disability

– Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension / Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension (depending on position)

– 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – negotiated

– Paid vacation time

– Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Sixth Grade Teacher

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Position Summary: Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is a learner and warm demander for all learners. The teacher will establish collaborative & impactful relationships with colleagues, families, and students. Teacher will understand and model best instructional practices, serve as a member of a Professional Learning Community, and ensure high levels of student learning. Candidate must have a learner, inclusionary, and equity-focused mindset and see that their presence has an impact with students and our school environment.

Qualifications:

-Valid MN 1-6 or K-6 Elementary Education Teaching license.

-Student-Centered

-Commitment and belief around ensuring all students learn at high levels.

-Demonstrated use of research-based instructional and engagement strategies to meet the continuum of individual learning needs while using data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.

-Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students to achieve student learning results.

FTE/Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Salary: Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:

Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)

Dental Insurance (Single and Family)

$70,000 Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension

403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time

Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Instructional Coach

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive school-instructional program which facilitates learning; for modeling of best practices lessons which use research-based learning strategies; for coaching teachers on how to enhance student learning; for identifying staff development needs of the District and for providing professional development related to instruction as part of the school improvement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Spend a majority of time observing teaching and providing coaching feedback.
2. Model and co-teach lessons and implement new strategies.
3. Support teachers in planning and teaching instructional best practices endorsed as the District curriculum.
4. Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues that align with student learning goals.
5. Facilitate onsite professional development and follow-up in order to share knowledge of current research in the field of quality instruction.
6. Use data to align professional development with District and school improvement goals.
7. Assist teachers as they integrate literacy instruction into content areas.
8. Regularly communicate with building and District Learning Services administrators.
9. Foster consistent delivery of literacy instruction throughout the Hudson School District.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Elementary or Secondary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required and:
• Demonstrated expertise in research-based best instructional practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Experience facilitating professional development opportunities and instructional coaching.
• Strong leadership skills in working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals.
4. Preference will be given to candidates with project-based learning experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing and occasionally requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and operating machines; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. school offices/classrooms/passageways).

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

Instructional Coach

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive school-instructional program which facilitates learning; for modeling of best practices lessons which use research-based learning strategies; for coaching teachers on how to enhance student learning; for identifying staff development needs of the District and for providing professional development related to instruction as part of the school improvement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Spend a majority of time observing teaching and providing coaching feedback.
2. Model and co-teach lessons and implement new strategies.
3. Support teachers in planning and teaching instructional best practices endorsed as the District curriculum.
4. Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues that align with student learning goals.
5. Facilitate onsite professional development and follow-up in order to share knowledge of current research in the field of quality instruction.
6. Use data to align professional development with District and school improvement goals.
7. Assist teachers as they integrate literacy instruction into content areas.
8. Regularly communicate with building and District Learning Services administrators.
9. Foster consistent delivery of literacy instruction throughout the Hudson School District.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Elementary or Secondary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required and:
• Demonstrated expertise in research-based best instructional practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Experience facilitating professional development opportunities and instructional coaching.
• Strong leadership skills in working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals.
4. Preference will be given to candidates with project-based learning experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing and occasionally requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and operating machines; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. school offices/classrooms/passageways).

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

Teacher: Special Education

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FTE: 1.0

Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, specially designed instruction and case management for students with disabilities. This role involves ensuring students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment by delivering differentiated instruction, managing IEPs, and fostering a structured, engaging classroom environment. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and administrators to support the academic and personal growth of every learner.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license appropriate for the assigned subject/grade level and Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Preferred: Prior teaching experience in the assigned subject/grade level and familiarity with technology integration and various instructional strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • IEP Development & Case Management
    • Serve as the IEP Case Manager for an assigned caseload, ensuring all timelines for initial evaluations, annual reviews, and three-year re-evaluations are met.
    • Draft and implement student-centered, College and Career Ready IEPs that focus on high expectations.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with District policies and state/federal laws.
  • Instructional Delivery & Classroom Management
    • Provide differentiated instruction across various models, including co-teaching, inclusion, pull-out, and self-contained settings.
    • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with District and state standards, adapting and modifying the general education curriculum to meet unique learner needs.
    • Create and maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment that supports learning and sets clear behavioral expectations.
  • Assessment & Data
    • Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
    • Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide regular progress reports to parents and families.
  • Behavioral Support
    • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
    • Maintain training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention to handle student behaviors requiring de-escalation.
  • Collaboration & Professionalism
    • Work with general education teachers, therapists (OT/PT/Speech), parents and administration to support student success.
    • Supervise and provide daily guidance to special education paraprofessionals.
    • Attend required staff meetings, participate in professional learning communities, and stay current with best practices in teaching.
  • Physical & Work Environment Requirements
    • Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
    • Occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing of materials and classroom equipment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through electronic means.
    • Work primarily in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision and off-site activities.

Terms of Employment:

  • Contract Length: 192 days per school year.
  • Evaluation: Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Building Principal or Associate Principal in accordance with Hudson School District Board of Education policies.

 

Teacher: Special Education

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FTE: 1.0

Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, specially designed instruction and case management for students with disabilities. This role involves ensuring students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment by delivering differentiated instruction, managing IEPs, and fostering a structured, engaging classroom environment. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and administrators to support the academic and personal growth of every learner.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license appropriate for the assigned subject/grade level and Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Preferred: Prior teaching experience in the assigned subject/grade level and familiarity with technology integration and various instructional strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • IEP Development & Case Management
    • Serve as the IEP Case Manager for an assigned caseload, ensuring all timelines for initial evaluations, annual reviews, and three-year re-evaluations are met.
    • Draft and implement student-centered, College and Career Ready IEPs that focus on high expectations.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with District policies and state/federal laws.
  • Instructional Delivery & Classroom Management
    • Provide differentiated instruction across various models, including co-teaching, inclusion, pull-out, and self-contained settings.
    • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with District and state standards, adapting and modifying the general education curriculum to meet unique learner needs.
    • Create and maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment that supports learning and sets clear behavioral expectations.
  • Assessment & Data
    • Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
    • Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide regular progress reports to parents and families.
  • Behavioral Support
    • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
    • Maintain training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention to handle student behaviors requiring de-escalation.
  • Collaboration & Professionalism
    • Work with general education teachers, therapists (OT/PT/Speech), parents and administration to support student success.
    • Supervise and provide daily guidance to special education paraprofessionals.
    • Attend required staff meetings, participate in professional learning communities, and stay current with best practices in teaching.
  • Physical & Work Environment Requirements
    • Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
    • Occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing of materials and classroom equipment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through electronic means.
    • Work primarily in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision and off-site activities.

Terms of Employment:

  • Contract Length: 192 days per school year.
  • Evaluation: Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Building Principal or Associate Principal in accordance with Hudson School District Board of Education policies.