Elementary Alternative Education Teacher - General Education

The School District of Beloit is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Elementary General Education Teacher who is committed to supporting student growth and academic development for our Alternative Elementary Program. The ideal candidate will create a structured and engaging classroom environment that promotes reading comprehension, problem-solving, and increasing independence.

This role will provide standards-aligned core instruction and the general education component of a temporary, intensive K-5 alternative learning program. The ideal candidate will deliver differentiated literacy, mathematics and other elementary instruction while collaborating with the special education teacher to build academic engagement, self-regulation and successful transitions to home schools. The proposed program launch is January 2027.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, deliver and assess differentiated K-5 general education instruction aligned to Wisconsin academic standards and District-approved curricula, including foundational literacy and mathematics.
• Coordinate instruction for distinct K-2 morning and grades 3-5 afternoon groups; adjust pacing, groupings, materials and methods based on diagnostic and formative assessment.
• Co-design predictable routines, positive behavior supports, restorative responses and trauma-responsive, developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Use the Multi-Level Systems of Support (MLSS) framework to establish measurable academic, attendance, engagement and behavior goals; monitor student progress and document interventions.
• Participate in student intake, individualized success planning, weekly goal review, family communication and structured return-to-home-school transition meetings.
• Collaborate with the licensed special education teacher to implement applicable accommodations and supports without assuming responsibility for specially designed instruction outside the educator's authorization.
• Coordinate with school counselors, mental health partners, school psychologists, administrators and home-school staff consistent with confidentiality requirements.
• Supervise, direct and provide instructional feedback to the general education paraprofessional; retain responsibility for lesson design, instruction and evaluation.
• Implement emergency response, student supervision, mandated reporting, nondiscrimination and District safety requirements; use approved crisis practices only when trained and authorized.
• Participate in professional learning and ongoing program evaluation using aggregate academic, behavior and reintegration data.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license authorizing the assigned K-5 general education instruction; Elementary/Middle Education #2088 (K-9) or a valid legacy elementary license encompassing the assignment.
• Ability to deliver elementary literacy and mathematics instruction and implement differentiated, data-informed supports.
• Ability to work respectfully with students experiencing significant behavioral, emotional and school-engagement barriers; meet District employment and background-check requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Tier 3 MLSS intervention, early literacy, functional behavior-informed supports, restorative approaches and trauma-responsive pedagogy.
• Training in de-escalation, positive behavioral interventions, culturally responsive family engagement and progress monitoring.
• Wisconsin Alternative Education supplemental license #1952 or relevant coursework, where applicable; not a substitute for the underlying K-5 teaching authorization.

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!