Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

The Richardson School is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their Cudahy team!

The Richardson School is an alternative placement option for local districts to access for their students with significant needs and behavioral concerns. Our students are typically diagnosed with a combination of developmental or neurological disabilities and emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders. The school calendar follows the typical 180 educational days with the opportunity to attend Extended School Year for students in need of this programming.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will:

• Have a working knowledge of IEPs, develop and track IEP goals, collaborate with stakeholders in IEP completion.
• Develop daily lesson plans based on individual student academic and behavioral needs.
• Establishes a culture for learning as evidenced by student and staff interactions.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for supporting the classroom.
• Utilize proactive classroom behavior management approaches that are consistent with the goals and needs of the classroom students and aligns with MyPath therapeutic models.
• Plans and provides high quality instruction based on students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Incorporates new instructional models and assessment techniques to assure optimum educational standards and ability to reach students' changing needs. Applies knowledge gained through participation in continuing education, attendance at professional conferences, review of professional journals and participation in in-service programs and/or other internal opportunities presented.
• Ensures that classroom environment and activities are conducive to students' development of independence, competence, and ability levels.
• Updates Progress Reports in accordance with the trimester or quarterly marking period schedule (i.e., goals met, percent, trials, etc.).

To be considered for this job, you must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Be certified by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in one of the following licenses: Cross-Categorical Special Education (1801), Intellectual Disabilities (1811), or Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (1830)
• Experience working with individuals who display needs in the areas of ASD, cognitive delays, EBD, mental health, and other related disabilities preferred

Wages & Benefits

Schedule: Full time, 8-4pm, M-F regular school year

Pay range: $54-71k annually; based on education + experience

Signing Bonus: $3000 bonus available for any SPED licensed candidate

PTO: Year Round Pay to cover all breaks + Summer, as well as 5 Personal Days + 5 Sick Days

Competitive package benefits to full-time employees

- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

- Company Paid Short Term + Long Term disability

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- 401k Match

- Employee Owned (Retirement Stock Plan)

- Tuition Assistance in pursuing higher education

Additional Information

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Openness
• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You'll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.