Special Education Teacher Substitute - Schurz Elem.

WATERTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

VACANCY NOTICE

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - LIMITED TERM

LOCATION: Schurz Elementary School

CERTIFICATION: Cross-Categorical (1801) from Dept. of Public Instruction

DATES: Approximately October 4, 2026 - January 13, 2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: Candidates should possess:

Appropriate DPI certification in Special Education;

Experience in teaching special education at the elementary level;

Experience and understanding of co-teaching as a service delivery model;

Knowledge of Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) development;

Strong skill set in data analysis, social skill support, and curricular accommodations and modifications;

Exceptional skills in using technology to aid instruction;

Experience teaching reading/literacy, math, self-advocacy,

and social/emotional learning skills;

Experience supervising and assisting paraprofessional support staff;

Experience creating schedules for support staff within the program,

Experience working with students with medical and/or behavioral needs;

Experience with Response to Intervention (RtI) and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI);

Ability to conduct, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate special education evaluations and Individual Educational Plans in a timely manner.

Strong background in instruction in foundational literacy skills;

THE SCHOOL: Schurz Elementary is a 4K-5 building with an enrollment of approximately 220 students, approximately 60 staff members, and a growing Dual Language program.

THE DISTRICT: Selected candidate will help to further the WUSD mission to serve our students by providing educational opportunities to promote academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning and to lead families, students and staff in realizing the WUSD vision of inspired learners through student-centered education strengthened by community involvement.

TRADITION. INNOVATION. TRANSFORMATION.

The Watertown School District has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students taught in seven buildings. Schurz Elementary School is a 4K - 5th Grade building with an enrollment of 240 students and has a Dual Language program.

THE COMMUNITY: The Watertown community has 24,000 residents and is located on the Rock River approximately halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, at the junction of Highways 16, 19, and 26.

APPLY BY: Applications will be received until the needs of the district have been met.

The Watertown Unified School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability status.