Elementary Alternative Education Teacher - Special Education

The School District of Beloit is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Elementary Special Education Teacher who is committed to supporting student growth and academic development for our Alternative Elementary Program. The ideal candidate will provide specially designed instruction and special education leadership within a temporary, intensive elementary alternative education program to ensure that assigned students with disabilities receive their IEP-required services and supports, participate in individualized behavioral interventions, and are prepared for successful transitions in the least restrictive appropriate setting. The proposed program launch is January 2027.

What You'll Do:

• Provide specially designed instruction for eligible K-5 students consistent with each student's IEP and the educator's license; deliver instruction in the appropriate setting and coordinate required service minutes.
• As assigned, serve as IEP case manager; prepare and participate in IEP meetings, progress reporting, reevaluations and parent communications in compliance with IDEA and Wisconsin requirements.
• Conduct or contribute to functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), positive behavior supports and individualized prevention and de-escalation strategies as appropriate.
• Coordinate implementation and documentation of accommodations, modifications, related services, supplementary aids and services and IEP progress monitoring with staff and providers.
• Collaborate with the general education teacher on accessible standards-aligned instruction, universal design, differentiated grouping and general education participation.
• Participate in MLSS referrals, intake and review; ensure that placement and changes to special education placement, service delivery or school-day length are determined through required IEP team processes, not unilateral program decisions.
• Support individualized plans for reintegration to general education and the home school, with careful coordination of least restrictive environment (LRE) considerations and continuity of services.
• Guide and train paraprofessional staff on implementation of assigned supports; ensure that aides work under licensed educator supervision and do not independently provide teacher-of-record services.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential special education records and incident reports; follow District safety, mandated reporting and crisis response procedures.
• Collaborate with families, special education administration, related service providers and community behavioral health partners while preserving appropriate role boundaries.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree and a valid Wisconsin DPI special education teaching license authorizing the K-5 student population and assigned special education instruction; Cross-Categorical Special Education #2801 (K-12) or an appropriate valid legacy license covering assignment.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Wisconsin special education law, IEP development and implementation, progress monitoring, LRE and behavior-related disability supports.
• Ability to meet all District background-check and employment requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience serving students with emotional/behavioral disabilities, intensive behavior needs or complex support needs in elementary settings.
• Experience in FBAs/BIPs, positive behavior supports, trauma-responsive practices, co-teaching and transition planning.
• Training in approved crisis prevention and de-escalation; supplemental Alternative Education #1952 where applicable (not a replacement for special education 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!