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Special Education Teacher – Grades 1-4

Special Education Teacher – Grades 1-4

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Available Position – Special Education Teacher – Jefferson Elementary (Grades 1 – 4)

Job Summary:
Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs, in collaboration with parents, teachers, and other support staff.
Provide direct instruction to students using evidence-based teaching strategies and differentiated instruction techniques.
Assess students’ strengths and challenges, use data to inform instructional decisions, and modify teaching approaches as needed.
Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported.
Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and other specialists to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to student learning and development.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and solicit feedback.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education and enhance your skills as an educator

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
Licensure in ABS is preferred, other areas will be considered.
Valid teaching license/certification in Special Education.
Experience working with students with diverse learning needs, including but not limited to: autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and specific learning disabilities.
Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators and external stakeholders.

Start Date:
2025-2026 School Year

Wage/Benefits:
Dependent on experience; Starting wage $49,325.00/year
Benefits: Health, Life, LTD, Dental, Vision, 403b

4th Grade Teacher

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Job Description:
This position provides regular curricular instruction in language arts, math, social studies, health, social-emotional learning, and science. The successful candidate will carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract, maintains high-quality communication and cooperation with stakeholders, and believes that all students can attain high levels of learning. Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students learning styles and needs, both academic and effective. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students. Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.

Classification/Wage:
Dependent on experience; Starting wage $49,325.00/year
Benefits: Health, Life, LTD, Dental, Vision, 403b

 

Teacher- Grade 2

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JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.

REPORTS TO:
Building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

SUPERVISES:
Students, student teachers or others as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The classroom teacher shall:
1. Make provisions in the classroom utilizing the philosophy that all children can learn as per mission statement.
2. Teach curriculum as per scope and sequence and/or department curriculum.
3. Modify curriculum as appropriate and as needed in the curriculum review cycle.
4. Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to master the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
5. Provide in a timely fashion the necessary documentation for completing the materials adoption process when appropriate.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate personal and professional instructional goals with the assistance of the building principal as part of ongoing staff development.
7. Identify and provide a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
8. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation per building procedures.
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, consistent with the district’s philosophy, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students.
10. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
12. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and related procedures.
14. Maintain order in the classroom in a consistently fair and just manner.
15. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and assessment tools.
16. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide timely feedback to students, and provide progress reports as required.
17. Assess student progress towards mastery of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as appropriate.
18. Identify any learning and behavioral difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists and the Individual Education Team meeting.
19. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
20. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
21. Assist the administration in implementing Board policies and rules.
22. Encourage parent/guardian involvement by taking an active role and being available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
23. Maintain effective lines of communication among staff, parents/guardians and supervisors to assist in the education of each child.
24. Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate dress, timeliness, proper preparation and strong work habits.
25. Be responsible for students in his/her charge and for any and all students of the school during the school day and during school functions.
26. Work cooperatively with all staff, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and be supportive of other building/district programs.
27. Take responsibility for staying professionally current.
28. Attend all building faculty, department and Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffings and meetings as required or upon request.
29. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

Teacher- Grade 5

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JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.

REPORTS TO:
Building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

SUPERVISES:
Students, student teachers or others as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The classroom teacher shall:
1. Make provisions in the classroom utilizing the philosophy that all children can learn as per mission statement.
2. Teach curriculum as per scope and sequence and/or department curriculum.
3. Modify curriculum as appropriate and as needed in the curriculum review cycle.
4. Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to master the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
5. Provide in a timely fashion the necessary documentation for completing the materials adoption process when appropriate.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate personal and professional instructional goals with the assistance of the building principal as part of ongoing staff development.
7. Identify and provide a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
8. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation per building procedures.
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, consistent with the district’s philosophy, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students.
10. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
12. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and related procedures.
14. Maintain order in the classroom in a consistently fair and just manner.
15. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and assessment tools.
16. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide timely feedback to students, and provide progress reports as required.
17. Assess student progress towards mastery of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as appropriate.
18. Identify any learning and behavioral difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists and the Individual Education Team meeting.
19. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
20. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
21. Assist the administration in implementing Board policies and rules.
22. Encourage parent/guardian involvement by taking an active role and being available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
23. Maintain effective lines of communication among staff, parents/guardians and supervisors to assist in the education of each child.
24. Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate dress, timeliness, proper preparation and strong work habits.
25. Be responsible for students in his/her charge and for any and all students of the school during the school day and during school functions.
26. Work cooperatively with all staff, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and be supportive of other building/district programs.
27. Take responsibility for staying professionally current.
28. Attend all building faculty, department and Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffings and meetings as required or upon request.
29. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

Special Education Finance Specialist

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Position Title: Special Education Finance Specialist

Start Date:  June 16, 2025

Hours:  Full Time position, 261 contract days

Description:
This position is responsible for providing administrative support activities requiring thorough knowledge and understanding of special education rules, regulations and policies that affect the entire District. Works collaboratively with the Director of Student Support Services to monitor Federal Funded staff for fiscal monitoring purposes.

Minimum Requirements:
Associates Degree in Accounting and five years of increasingly responsible experience related to the areas of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.

Knowledge preferred:

  • Experience with Special Education finance
  • UFARS, SERVS Financial and SEDRA Knowledge
  • General principles and practices of accounting
  • General governmental fund accounting practices
  • Financial software (currently using Skyward)
  • Applicable knowledge of MN and Federal rules and regulations

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement, coordinate and supervise district special education accounting functions necessary to maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, state statutes and board policy.
  • Assist with analyzing legislative updates and other procedural guideline changes and interpret impact on the department’s financial position. Review all special services finance budgeting checks and balances along with 3rd party billing revenues. Advise director on the budget administration.
  • Compile and analyze District information such as employee salaries, all State and Federal funds such as, Title, Alternative Delivery, RTI, Federal Section 619 and 611, Statewide, diversity and develop reports as requested by the Director of Student Support Services. Serve as assistant to Director for Student Support Services for legal financial matters.
  • Collect and prepare confidential data and develop service billing forms for the district such as tuition bills and agreements, care and treatment bills, outside agency bills.
  • Monitor compliance with federally funded staff. Collects time study activity logs and recalculates the percent of expenditure that comes out of the federal funds based on the time spent on the aligned activity.
  • Assist with year-end audit procedures including, tuition agreements, calculation of receivables and revenue verification.
  • Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Salary Range: $62,500-$75,000

Benefits:
Mahtomedi Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.