High School Special Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Cross Categorical Special Education; Emotional Behavioral Disability; Intellectual Disability; Specific Learning Disabilities
• -OR- the ability to obtain emergency license and work to obatin special education licensure with the support of the district

DESCRIPTION

The East Troy Community School District is a great place to learn and a great place to work! We are looking to add to our amazing team of educators at ETCSD. This is 1.0 FTE position starting the 2026-27 school year.

East Troy Community School District is seeking a dedicated and student-centered High School Special Education Teacher to join our team. This position supports students with diverse learning needs through high-quality instruction, collaboration, and individualized services aligned with IEP goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusive practices, relationship-building, and helping students achieve academic, social, and post-secondary success.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background and demonstrated expertise in both individualized instruction and transition services. Candidates must possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to support Personalized Learning Environments and exemplary transition coordination practices, as evidenced by the following:

• Provide specially designed instruction to high school students with disabilities in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Monitor student progress toward transition and IEP goals, and adjust instructional strategies based on data and student needs
• Ability to serve as district liaison for adult agency providers and familiesParticipate in IEP meetings, professional learning communities, and ongoing professional development
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple paraprofessionals who work to assist students
• Evidence of forward thinking and collaborative approach to problem solving and meeting the diverse needs of learners
• Utilize data-driven instructional strategies and differentiated practices to meet diverse learner needs
• Ensure confidentiality of information related to students that adheres to all applicable FERPA and HIPPA laws
• Adhere to the highest professional ethical standards
• Support students' transition planning, including post-secondary education, employment, and independent living skills
• Ability to record and analyze data and assessment results and data in order to drive instruction and develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Ability to incorporate RtI and PBIS into the culture and learning environment
• Training and experience in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (preferred)
• Adhere to the highest professional ethical standards

HOW TO APPLY: Via WECAN including listed attachments or hard copy to ETCSD District Office, attn Hiring

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3-5 Letters of Recommendation
• Current copy of license(s) or license application submission

Employer: East Troy Community School District, 2040 Beulah Avenue, East Troy, WI 53120

Website: http://www.easttroy.k12.wi.us

The East Troy Community School District is located in southeastern Wisconsin. This rural district is conveniently located 40 miles from Milwaukee and 60 miles southeast of Madison. With a student population of approximately 1,500 students, we continue to put our efforts toward providing a personalized learning environment for each and every child by focusing on student engagement, high quality teaching, strong leadership, rigorous coursework, quality facilities, utilization of resources, and strong community partnerships. For more details, visit the district website and Wise Dash on the DPI website. East Troy Community School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, creed, color, handicap, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any reserve component of the military forces of the United States.