Special Education Teacher

Wauwatosa School District; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wauwatosa School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Whitman Middle School, serving grades 7 and 8. The role emphasizes quality instruction and supports students to overcome challenges now and in the future.

Anticipated start date is August 17, 2026, with a 40-hour work week and compensation commensurate with experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing district.

Qualifications

• The Wauwatosa School District (WSD) is seeking candidates interested in serving as a Special Education Teacher at Whitman Middle School.
• Whitman Middle School serves approximately 610 students.
• This position will work with grades 7 & 8.

Responsibilities

• The teacher delivers quality instruction to District students, equipping and inspiring them to conquer their challenges now and in the future.
• The teacher delivers quality instruction to District students, equipping and inspiring them to conquer their challenges now and in the future.

Job description

Description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Department/Location: Whitman Middle School

Department/Location: Whitman Middle School

Job Classification: Professional Staff

Job Classification: Professional Staff

Reports to: Principal, Associate Principal

Reports to: Principal, Associate Principal

Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026

Anticipated Hours: 40 hours per week

Anticipated Hours: 40 hours per week

Anticipated Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience

The Wauwatosa School District (WSD) is seeking candidates interested in serving as a Special Education Teacher at Whitman Middle School. Whitman Middle School serves approximately 610 students. This position will work with grades 7 & 8.

The Wauwatosa School District (WSD) is seeking candidates interested in serving as a Special Education Teacher at Whitman Middle School. Whitman Middle School serves approximately 610 students. This position will work with grades 7 & 8.

The teacher delivers quality instruction to District students, equipping and inspiring them to conquer their challenges now and in the future.

The teacher delivers quality instruction to District students, equipping and inspiring them to conquer their challenges now and in the future.

Please consider joining the Wauwatosa School District educational community by applying to be a Special Education Teacher at Whitman Middle School.

Please consider joining the Wauwatosa School District educational community by applying to be a Special Education Teacher at Whitman Middle School.

WSD is a high achieving, forward-thinking, and richly diverse public school district serving about 6,500 students and their families. WSD has a strong commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students. We are focused on increasing the diversity of staff in our schools, and we encourage educators of all backgrounds to consider joining our amazing District.

WSD is a high achieving, forward-thinking, and richly diverse public school district serving about 6,500 students and their families. WSD has a strong commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students. We are focused on increasing the diversity of staff in our schools, and we encourage educators of all backgrounds to consider joining our amazing District.

Our district consists of nine elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, one choice school, two alternative schools, four alternative programs and services, the Wauwatosa Recreation Department, and a district office. These neighborhood schools are nestled in the charming suburb of Wauwatosa, about 15 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee and the shores of Lake Michigan. Our educational community's long history of excellence has been recognized both regionally and nationally.

Our district consists of nine elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, one choice school, two alternative schools, four alternative programs and services, the Wauwatosa Recreation Department, and a district office. These neighborhood schools are nestled in the charming suburb of Wauwatosa, about 15 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee and the shores of Lake Michigan. Our educational community's long history of excellence has been recognized both regionally and nationally.

WSD believes in a relentless commitment to academic achievement for all. We will ensure that we have excellent educators in our schools and that they have the support and resources they need. We will evaluate the resources, structures, and practices within the system in order to empower all to thrive. Our preferred vision of the future is to ensure an exceptional and equitable learning experience for all.

WSD believes in a relentless commitment to academic achievement for all. We will ensure that we have excellent educators in our schools and that they have the support and resources they need. We will evaluate the resources, structures, and practices within the system in order to empower all to thrive. Our preferred vision of the future is to ensure an exceptional and equitable learning experience for all.

Click here to learn more about our Strategic Plan.

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The WSD Special Education Teacher job description is available at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zF6f8clb2nelu-Mvg-zxr_5ZMEWOU8OkADOlvH-JFzs/edit?usp=sharing

The WSD Special Education Teacher job description is available at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zF6f8clb2nelu-Mvg-zxr_5ZMEWOU8OkADOlvH-JFzs/edit?usp=sharing