Elementary Special Education Teacher (Cross-Categorical)

The School District of North Fond du Lac has an opening at Friendship Learning Center for the 2026-2027 school year for an cross-cat special education teacher! This full-time position involves teaching and supporting elementary students with special needs with a focus on building academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills, working collaboratively with special and general education teachers, and supporting your students in their daily interactions.

Overall Expectations

• Your role is to come to school prepared to be the best version of yourself, as an individual who is concerned for others and gives respect to all.
• Enter each day curious and work to contribute as well as demonstrate your skills.
• Participate in the NFDL school community and represent yourself in the best possible way in and out of school always.

Qualities you need to do the job to be successful in NFDL

• Time management
• Management and preparation for learning
• Ability to work with others
• Empathy
• Respect for others' stories
• Willingness to take risks
• Acceptance of the learning associated with failure
• Completion of your tasks
• Ownership of your success
• Demonstration of your knowledge and learning
• Be present using active listening

Leadership Responsibilities (you influence others in every experience)

• Maintain optimism

• Be curious

• Be gritty

• Be kind

• Care for others and yourself

• Care for school, halls, classrooms, and campus

• Represent our school, our staff in the community with dignity and pride

• Be a role model for your fellow colleagues and students

Full Benefit Package: WI Retirement, Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Accumulative Sick Leave, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Accounts, Health and Financial Wellness Program, Professional Development, optional payroll deduction for savings products, Employee Assistance Program.

The School District of North Fond du Lac is located five miles north of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in Fond du Lac County. We serve 1550 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students.

Years of Experience - 0

Degree - Bachelor

Certification Requirement- Cross-Categorical Special Education (1801) or Special Education (2801)

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