The School District of Beloit is seeking a compassionate, student-centered Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical (CC) to support elementary students with a range of disabilities in inclusive and specialized educational settings. This role is essential to ensuring equitable access to education, high expectations for all, and individualized support aligned to each student's needs.
What You'll Do
Deliver specially designed instruction in line with IEPs
Collaborate with educators, support staff, and families
Use evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies
Monitor and document student progress
Implement behavior intervention plans
Maintain compliance with IDEA and district policies
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
Valid WI DPI license in Cross Categorical Special Education (1801) or equivalent
Strong knowledge of IEPs, co-teaching, and inclusive practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with PBIS, trauma-informed care, and progress monitoring preferred
ABOUT US: The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.
We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 4,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.
Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees and receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, and a state-recognized intervention model.
Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.
We invite you to be a part of our thriving community!