Special Education Teacher

The School District of Fort Atkinson is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher position at Purdy Elementary School starting the 2026-27 school year.

Applicants with strong skill and experience in the area of emotional/behavioral regulation preferred.

This position teaches students who meet state eligibility criteria for Cross Categorical special education needs. This position works with students who have diverse learning needs. This position provides services for students with differing IEP goals and works closely with classroom teachers and other District specialists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Works with diverse learners, understanding the unique development of needs of adolescents and implementing differentiated instruction in academic, behavioral and emotional skill areas.
• Incorporates classroom management that creates a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates inclusionary practices.
• Teaches authentic skills to students who require explicit instruction in areas of emotional and behavioral development.
• Collaborates to teach and incorporate skills across various environments.
• Develops College and Career Ready Individual Education Plans that accurately reflect student current levels of performance, effects of disability and SMART goals that will demonstrate rigorous progress in academic, social-emotional, behavior, daily living and communication.
• Utilizes transitional readiness skills and activities.
• Adjusts lessons and plans as needed to incorporate necessary school based and community based skills to meet individual needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated interest and ability in promoting academic excellence in an educational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and establish an efficient, flexible schedule to achieve operational goals.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate, and cultivate a strong school culture.
• Ability to operate with a growth mindset and seek opportunities for feedback.
• Ability to work with students and families with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Knowledge and skills in creating a learning environment that strives for college, career, and life-readiness life-long learning, and improved student achievement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of students, parents, colleagues, and the larger community.
• Ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of all statutes, rules, regulations, case law, and school board policies affecting student records, attendance, and discipline.
• Knowledge of and skill in use of technology for appropriate managing of student records and attendance.
• Exemplary knowledge of conflict resolution, NVCI, and other techniques.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Working knowledge of trauma informed schools.
• Working knowledge of equitable multi-level systems of support.
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and strategies.
• Working knowledge of current best practices around mental health and positive behavioral interventions.

Interested applicants must apply on WECAN. Please include a letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, a copy of your transcripts and a copy of your current Wisconsin Educator License. The School District of Fort Atkinson will only accept applications for vacant positions via WECAN.