Elementary Special Education Teacher
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Posted April 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
United Community Center is a comprehensive social service agency dedicated to serving families on Milwaukee’s south side. Its programs span education, youth development, and elder care, reaching nearly 15,000 residents and 20,000 community visitors each year. With a workforce of 425 staff and 850 volunteers, the center leverages strong partnerships with local businesses, foundations, and community leaders to deliver culturally responsive services to a predominantly Hispanic population. The organization’s inclusive, volunteer‑driven model and extensive collaboration network distinguish it as a leading provider of community‑based support in the region.
Job Description
Special Education Teachers will support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities by creating individualized learning plans, collaborating with general education teachers and families, and ensuring compliance with all special education laws and guidelines.
Requirements
- Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
- Provides a positive, safe, nursing, and inclusive classroom environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.