Special Education Teacher - Vacancy ID: 197546

Job Description:  The School District of Baraboo is seeking a full-time Special Education  Teacher at Gordon L. Willson Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Approximate start date is August 19th, 2024. Ideal candidates will be able to successfully collaborate and effectively build relationships with students, parents and staff. This position holds a 190-working day contract with benefits.            

Our District values and affirms identities, beliefs, and perspectives of all individuals while providing equitable access to opportunities. All staff will provide the scaffolding necessary to meet high expectations while proactively striving to remove barriers to learning. Successful candidates will share and demonstrate this core belief.

Qualifications:  Candidates should possess a current Wisconsin DPI license in Elementary/Middle Level Education (#1088), Cross-Categorical Special Education (#1801), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (#1830), Learning Disabilities (#1811) or Cognitive Disabilities (#1810) and have the ability to co-teach and co-serve in the regular education environment. Experience with diverse student populations is desired. Candidates should have intimate knowledge of how to use a variety of educational service options to meet the individual needs of each student. Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, behavior management skills, be highly organized and have intimate knowledge of special education services. Applicants must demonstrate a positive attitude, have successful experience implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive practices, implementing effective teaching strategies, fostering equity in the classroom, developing positive home/school relationships with diverse family structures, collaborating in a team setting, and demonstrating the willingness for professional growth. This candidate will be responsible for case management and the delivery of specialized instruction to students as indicated in individualized education plans and behavior intervention plans.  Experience with diverse student populations is preferred.  Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in culturally responsive teaching and equity.

Minimally qualified candidates will have the ability to progress monitor and inform their instruction based upon data.  Ability to conduct and complete high quality IEP’s for students.   The capacity to interact in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and fellow teachers is essential. 

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

District Description:  The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 2,700 students.  The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 295 non-certified staff.  Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state!  Please look us up at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/hr/applicants.cfm.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The School District of Baraboo does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs (including career or technical educational programs) or activities. The School District of Baraboo will not tolerate harassment based on sex.

No student or employee of the School District of Baraboo shall be denied fair and equal treatment under the law and the District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. Any employee or student who feels that he/she has been treated in a discriminatory way or denied rights under the law should contact an administrator:  School District of Baraboo, 423 Linn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 or phone (608) 355-3950.

Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the School District of Baraboo’s Title IX Coordinator: School District of Baraboo Director of Student Services; 423 Linn Street; Baraboo, WI 53913; Phone: (608) 355-3950, x1530; Email: SEPSDIR@barabooschools.net

Questions regarding Title IX may also be referred to the Office of Civil Rights:
Chicago Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Education; Citigroup Center; 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475; Chicago, IL 60661; Phone: (312) 730-1560; FAX: (312) 730-1576; TDD: (877) 521-2172; Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov