Special Education Teacher, Intellectual Disabilities - Vacancy ID: 234096

Meyer Middle School is seeking a dynamic Special Education Teacher with a passion for inspiring and encouraging ALL students to reach their potential through hard work and character. Candidates must be able to create a positive and safe learning environment by first having the skills to build meaningful connections with students and also by providing individualized or small group specialized academic instruction. Applicants must also be able to model and promote the positive character traits we expect to see in our students, including a strong work ethic, positive attitude, perseverance, growth mindset, collaborative and compassionate toward the needs of others. Further, we are seeking candidates with strong communication and organizational skills and a willingness/ability to work with various branches of special education.

Candidates must have or be eligible for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in intellectual disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with intellectual disabilities.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary. The position is eligible for a strong benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as, paid leave and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. The position begins on August 19, 2025.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE
The School District of River Falls serves 3500 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To learn more about our school and community visit: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity.  We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap. 

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us.  If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101. 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)
A complete application will include:
WECAN application
Teacher Question Set
Cover letter addressed to Mark Chapin, Meyer Middle School Principal
Resume
Two or more letters of reference preferably dated within the last two years
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