Special Education Teacher (Cross-Categorical)

CERTIFICATION

• Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher (#1801 or #2801) for grades K-5.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Experience and training in all disability areas - EBD, ID, SLD, and Autism preferred.
• Successful teaching or practicum experience at appropriate levels.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to effectively relate to students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to maintain and promote positive classroom environments.
• Ability to design, create, develop, and follow-through with innovative learning experiences and programs that are developmentally appropriate.
• Ability to successfully defuse crisis situations.
• Ability to support and/or teach content for multiple subject areas.
• Willing to stay current and use technology in the classroom.
• Possess effective leadership skills in the area of special education.
• Knowledge and understanding of appropriate and effective programming for students identified with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of behavior intervention plans and intervention plan implementation.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• 11 days of paid time off (PTO) each school year.
• Comprehensive benefits package (with no probationary period) including health or cash-in-lieu, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan, and post-employment HRA retirement benefit.
• Free Greenheck Turner Community Center fitness center membership for employee and spouse.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org

Screening will begin after three days, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

December 2025 and May 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply.

Coaching and co-curricular advisory opportunities are available to interested candidates.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.