How to Apply: Interested candidates must apply through Skyward. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Description: The School District of Baraboo is seeking candidates to fill an opening for a full-time Special Education Teacher at East Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. This position holds a 189 working days contract.
Our District values and affirms identities, beliefs, and perspectives of all individuals while providing equitable access to opportunities. All staff will provide the scaffolding necessary to meet high expectations while proactively striving to remove barriers to learning. Successful candidates will share and demonstrate this core belief.
Qualifications: Candidates should possess a current Wisconsin DPI license in Cross-Categorical Special Education (#1801), Learning Disabilities (#1811) or Cognitive Disabilities (#1810) Experience with students with a high level of medical needs and students with a diverse set of social, emotional and adaptive needs. Candidates should have intimate knowledge of how to use a variety of educational service options to meet the individual needs of each student. Candidates should have the ability to understand and use AAC devices. Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, behavior management skills, be highly organized, have intimate knowledge of special education services, and demonstrate familiarity with the Common Core State Standards and the Wisconsin Essential Elements achievement standards. Applicants must demonstrate a positive attitude, have successful experience implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive practices, implementing effective teaching strategies, fostering equity in the classroom, developing positive home/school relationships with diverse family structures, collaborating in a team setting, and demonstrating the willingness for professional growth.
Minimally qualified candidates will have the ability to progress monitor and inform their instruction based upon data. Ability to conduct and complete high quality IEP's for students. The capacity to interact in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and fellow teachers is essential.
District Description: The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 3,100 students. The District employs 255 certified teachers. Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state!
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The School District of Baraboo does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs(including career or technical educational programs) or activities. The School District of Baraboo will not tolerate harassment based on sex.
No student or employee of the School District of Baraboo shall be denied fair and equal treatment under the law and the District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. Any employee or student who feels that he/she has been treated in a discriminatory way or denied rights under the law should contact an administrator: School District of Baraboo, 423 Linn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 or phone (608) 355-3950.
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the School District of Baraboo's Title IX Coordinator: School District of Baraboo Director of Student Services; 423 Linn Street; Baraboo, WI 53913; Phone: (608) 355-3950, x1530; Email: SEPSDIR@barabooschools.net
Questions regarding Title IX may also be referred to the Office of Civil Rights:
Chicago Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Education; Citigroup Center; 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475; Chicago, IL 60661; Phone: (312) 730-1560; FAX: (312) 730-1576; TDD: (877) 521-2172; Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
See also School Board Policies:
411 Equal Educational Opportunities
411-Rule, Student Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures
511 Equal Opportunity Employment
511-Rule, Staff Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures
512 Student and Staff Harassment and Bullying
512.1 Student and Staff Sexual Harassment