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Special Education Coordinator

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Position Overview
The Special Education Coordinator leads Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) for children from birth to age five and coordinates special education services for grades K–5 across six elementary schools. This role ensures strong systems, legal compliance, and high-quality services for students and families. The coordinator works closely with principals, staff, and district leaders to solve problems and improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead ECSE programs for ages birth to five.
Coordinate special education services for elementary grades K–5 across six schools.
Ensure compliance with special education due process laws and timelines.
Use systems thinking to improve service delivery and consistency.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee Extended School Year (ESY) services.
Partner with building principals to address complex student and program needs.
Oversee ECSE Child Outcome Summary (COS) and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
Monitor service delivery, membership, and attendance.
Supervise and evaluate licensed staff and paraprofessionals.
Support strong instruction, inclusive practices, and positive team culture.

Special Education Teacher

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed Special Education Teacher works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

School Social Worker

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Position Summary: The school social worker provides comprehensive support to students, families, and staff by addressing barriers that interfere with student learning. The role promotes student well-being through preventative work, early intervention, and responsive services. The social worker collaborates with internal teams and community partners to address social emotional, behavioral, educational, personal, family, and community needs.

Qualifications:

  • Required:
    • Master’s Degree
    • Valid Wisconsin DPI License for School Social Work
  • Preferred:
    • Experience in school social work or related youth-serving settings
    • Strong collaboration, communication, and problem solving skills

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Community Coordination and Resource Navigation
    • Act as a primary liaison between the school and community agencies such as mental health providers, county departments, the court system, law enforcement, and youth-serving nonprofits.
    • Conduct an annual update of community resource lists by contacting agencies, confirming services, and ensuring accuracy.
    • Promote community resources to families through district websites, newsletters, and social media to increase awareness and access.
  • Student and Family Support Services
    • Collaborate with administration and Student Services team members to identify students and families experiencing hardship including abuse, violence, hunger, homelessness, or other crises.
    • Assist families in accessing supports such as food banks, shelters, transportation, medical care, and financial assistance.
    • Participate in weekly meetings with to discuss student needs and coordinate interventions.
  • Assessment and Intervention
    • Provide social emotional screenings, suicide risk assessment, crisis evaluations, and referrals in coordination with Student Services.
    • Track student needs and follow up with targeted, ongoing interventions when appropriate.
  • Advocacy and Equity Support
    • Advocate for students and families navigating complex or sensitive situations including disability services, limited financial resources, and limited English proficiency.
    • Help families understand school procedures, available supports, and their rights within the school environment.
  • Mental Health Collaboration
    • Coordinate on site, Co-Located mental health therapy, including managing referrals, communicating with families, and completing necessary paperwork for program entry.
    • Maintain communication with mental health providers to support continuity of care while respecting confidentiality requirements.
    • Facilitate re-entry meetings for students returning from hospitalization or treatment programs and establish individualized support plans
  • Social Emotional and Restorative Work
    • Provide direct support to students through individual intervention, small group counseling, and skill building sessions focused on social emotional development.
    • Facilitate student groups such as grief support, social skills, newcomer orientation, and other needs based groups.
    • Lead restorative practices including conferences, circles, and small group problem solving to strengthen relationships and reduce conflict.
  • Attendance Intervention and Truancy Prevention
    • Lead the school’s attendance intervention process and collaborate with administrators and support teams to identify students with attendance barriers.
    • Facilitate attendance meetings beginning at ten absences and help create action plans with students and families.
    • Monitor attendance data, communicate progress, and document interventions.
    • Maintain consistent contact with parents or guardians of students with chronic attendance concerns, including home visits and follow up phone calls.
    • Complete county and court referrals for truancy cases and collaborate with deans and law enforcement when appropriate.
  • Collaboration and Professional Engagement
    • Participate in district, community, county, and state level activities that support professional growth and strengthen school community partnerships.
    • Maintain accurate documentation of services, contacts, referrals, and interventions in accordance with district expectations and confidentiality practices.
    • Participate in building and district level committees as assigned.
    • Attend and participate in school events, meetings, and conferences as required.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.
  • 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 an office or classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision and off-site activities.

Terms of Employment:

  • Contract Length: 195 days per school year.
  • Evaluation: Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Building Principal or Assistant Principal in accordance with Hudson School District Board of Education policies.

 

Chief Human Resources Officer

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POSITION TITLE: Chief Human Resources Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all aspects of human resources in the Hudson School District and oversees the Transportation Department. This role ensures the effective recruitment, onboarding, support, development, and retention of high-quality employees; fosters a positive, equitable, and legally compliant work environment; and aligns human resources systems with the District’s mission, values, and strategic goals. The CHRO serves as a key advisor to the Superintendent and leadership teams on workforce planning, organizational culture, employee relations, compensation, labor matters, and HR operations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Law Degree or Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Human Resources or related field
  • Demonstrated experience in educational administration or human resources leadership.
  • 5+ years of experience in comparable human resources position preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract high-quality certified, support, and administrative staff aligned with District needs and workforce goals.
  • Oversee hiring processes, including applicant screening, interviews, reference checks, and selection recommendations to the Superintendent.
  • Lead the District’s onboarding system to ensure all new employees experience a welcoming, coherent, and supportive transition into District culture, expectations, and required training.
  • Design and maintain retention strategies that strengthen staff engagement, support, morale, and long-term commitment to the District.
  • Manage compensation and classification systems, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and annual implementation of salary schedules and market comparables.
  • Conduct salary and benefits analyses, prepare compensation recommendations, and collaborate with the Finance Office to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
  • Oversee all employee records, digital HR systems, licensure verification, and required documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Advise the Superintendent, Board, and District leaders on HR matters including workforce planning, staffing patterns, organizational structure, and personnel policy.
  • Administer employee relations, including conflict resolution, coaching, corrective action, performance concerns, and compliance with negotiated agreements and District policies.
  • Interpret employee handbooks, Board policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment law for staff and administrators.
  • Oversee substitute processes, including recruitment, onboarding, assignment procedures, and daily operational effectiveness.
  • Lead development, revision, and maintenance of all job descriptions to ensure role clarity, consistency, and alignment with District goals and legal requirements.
  • Review staffing needs with principals and administrators and support recommendations for assignments, transfers, promotions, and separations.
  • Provide leadership in employee benefits administration, including communication, enrollment processes, leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation), and coordination with payroll.
  • Maintain accurate licensure, credentialing, and background check processes, ensuring District-wide compliance with DPI, state, and federal mandates.
  • Direct the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative changes and best practices.
  • Oversee mandatory and voluntary professional development related to HR topics, including workplace expectations, compliance training, and supervisor support.
  • Collaborate with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to support student teachers, interns, and future educator pipelines.
  • Provide research, data analysis, and reporting related to wages, staffing, turnover, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Support the Superintendent’s leadership team by contributing to District-wide communication, planning, and collaboration efforts.
  • Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice in all personnel matters and interactions.
    Serve as a liaison to legal counsel, DPI, and external agencies regarding personnel and employment matters.
  • Represent the District at local, regional, and state HR associations to stay current with emerging trends and labor market conditions.
  • Oversee and support the Transportation department and related contracted entities.
  • Review and revise Board policy to ensure legal and practice compliance.
  • Process all public records requests as the Superintendent’s records custodian designee.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent

SUPERVISES:  Assistant Director of Human Resources, Transportation Department

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).  Shall complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25.

Teacher: Special Education

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Position Summary: The classroom teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student learning, and maintaining an effective classroom environment. This role includes planning lessons aligned with curriculum standards, assessing student progress, and collaborating with colleagues, families, and administrators to support student success.

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:

  • Instruction & Classroom Management
    • Develop and implement lesson plans that align with District and state standards.
    • Create and maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment that supports learning.
    • Use a variety of instructional methods and assessments to monitor student progress.
    • Set clear expectations for behavior and apply consistent classroom management strategies.
    • Adapt teaching methods to meet student learning needs.
  • Student Support & Professional Relationships
    • Build positive relationships with students to support their academic and personal growth.
    • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with District policies.
    • Be available to provide additional support for students as needed.
  • Collaboration & Professionalism
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum and instructional strategies.
    • Follow District policies and curriculum guidelines approved by the Board of Education.
    • Participate in school meetings, initiatives, and professional learning communities.
    • Maintain professionalism in all interactions and adhere to ethical and legal guidelines.
    • Support a positive and productive school culture.
  • Professional Growth & Development
    • Stay current with best practices in teaching and participate in professional development.
    • Attend required training, workshops, and staff meetings.
    • Implement innovative teaching techniques and educational strategies.
  • Other Responsibilities
    • Attend and participate in school events, meetings, and conferences as required.
    • Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.
  • 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.

 

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.