Special Education Program Support Specialist - Vacancy ID: 253464

Sparta Area School District is searching for a full-time Special Education Program Support Specialist to join our team starting in the 2026-2027 school year! We are a proud learning community with a focus on positive relationships and collaboration. Our staff have a strong desire to meet our mission, which is “to educate all students academically, emotionally, and socially, to inspire curiosity and resilience.”

The Special Education Program Support Specialist we are looking for will support the effective implementation and compliance of all special education programs and services across a 4K-12 public school district. We are seeking a person with a strong background in special education, especially in the area of behavior support, to assist students with disabilities in accessing instruction and developing positive behavioral, social and emotional skills. This position will play a critical role in supporting IEP implementation, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans. This role partners with school-based teams, district administrators, students and families to ensure that students with disabilities receive services aligned with the individual Education Program (IEP’s) and in compliance with state and federal regulations following best practices and will strengthen districtwide special education practices. 

1. Degree/Special Training Required: Masters Degree in Special Education, with preference given to candidates with a Director of Special Education license (5080)
2. Required license Number: Licensure in special education: Cross-Categorical (1801), Emotional Behavioral Disorders (1830), Learning Disabilities (1811), and/or Intellectual Disabilities (1810). 

3. 190 day contract + additional days per timesheet

   Salary TBD based on the qualifications of the selected candidate

   Full benefits package available

   We invite you to apply now to be a part of our supportive team and to discover  “The Spartan Way!”

    

    

    

    

   It is the policy of the Sparta Area School District to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, male, female, 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, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes").

    

   The Sparta Area School District complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Wendy Markgren, at 608-366-3401, wmarkgren@spartan.org .