Middle School Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher

Overview

The Shawano School District has an opening for a Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher at Shawano Community Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. This position supports students with a wide range of disabilities through individualized instruction aligned to IEP goals. Instruction may include academic, functional, social-emotional, and life skills, with an emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and student-centered educators to join our team and support positive outcomes for all learners.

As a member of the Shawano School District, you join a culture that focuses on safety, pride in our work, and a Future Ready Learning environment that prepares students for the world they will lead in.

The Shawano School District is committed to inspiring and preparing students to be future-ready by engaging, empowering, and educating every student, every day, "The Hawk Way." The district emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment built on strong home, school, and community partnerships, where all students can thrive and achieve success. It prioritizes professional development, effective communication, and the use of best practices and technology in education, with guiding principles of sustainable budgeting, staff retention, student-centered instruction, and well-rounded student experiences through diverse extracurricular programs.

The district includes four schools – early elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools – and the district office.

Shawano is a growing city in northeastern Wisconsin with a community focus on education, parks, trails, and opportunities for water recreation. The city is near Green Bay and the Fox Valley, and provides access to higher education resources in the region.

The Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher at the middle school level provides individualized instruction and support to students with a range of disabilities, addressing academic, functional, social-emotional, and life skills. This role includes developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs; modifying and adapting curriculum to meet diverse learning needs; supervising and supporting paraprofessional staff; and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary team members. The teacher also plays a key role in preparing students for post-secondary transitions, including employment, independent living, post-secondary education or training, and community involvement.

As an ideal candidate, you will hold a bachelor s degree in special education or related field and possess strong knowledge of the law as it applies to Special Education; best practices for teaching students with disabilities; understanding of Special Education evaluations; knowledge of IEP paperwork and forms; understanding of the various Special Education settings and differences between grade levels; knowledge of the Wisconsin Education Standards, curriculum, and pedagogy.

Prior training and/or certification in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and Wisconsin Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is considered beneficial.

Shawano School District offers wages based on skills and qualifications, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to the success and wellbeing of our employees, and offer a variety of Hawk Way advantages and benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary life and other insurance benefits, employee assistance program
• District-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Paid time off benefits
• Wisconsin Retirement System contributions

Submit your resume or current work history, references, and other requested information.

The Shawano School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or any physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, or any other legally protected status or classification. Employees of this District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972.