Special Education Teacher, Cross-Categorical with EBD emphasis

Rocky Branch Elementary School is seeking a positive, knowledgeable, and student-focused educator to serve as full-time Special Education Teacher, with an emphasis on emotional behavioral disorders, at Rocky Branch Elementary beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Hold a current special education license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Have a passion for supporting, educating, and advocating for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain a positive connection with students and families.
• Able to maintain a positive learning environment at the elementary level.
• Have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary. The position is eligible for a strong benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as, paid leave and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. The position begins on August 17, 2026.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

The School District of River Falls serves 3500 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To learn more about our school and community visit: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us. If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.

Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)

A complete application will include:

• WECAN application
• Teacher Question Set
• Cover letter addressed to Ashley Bingenheimer, Rocky Branch Principal
• Resume
• Two or more letters of reference preferably dated within the last two years
• Transcripts