Empowering Special Education Teacher for Inclusive Classrooms

MJC Companies LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MJ Care, part of MJC Companies, is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Milwaukee, WI. The role provides specialized instruction aligned with IEPs, collaborating with teachers, families, and service providers to support student progress and participation in the educational environment.

You’ll balance direct instruction with collaboration, documentation, and planning during a school day, aiming to support academic, behavioral, functional, and social‑emotional growth in students while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Current Wisconsin DPI Special Education teaching license in one of the following areas: Cross-Categorical (1801/2801), Early Childhood (1809), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) (1830), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (1811), Cognitive/Intellectual Disabilities (ID).
• One of the Wisconsin educator license tiers: Tier I 1-Year License with Stipulations, Tier II Provisional License, or Tier III Lifetime License.
• Maintenance of licenses and certifications in good standing throughout employment.
• Ability to meet district and state onboarding requirements, including background checks.
• Familiarity with IEP development, progress monitoring, and class accommodations (preferred).
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams (preferred).
• New graduates are encouraged to apply (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide services to students in alignment with IEPs and other individualized support plans.
• Support students’ academic, behavioral, functional, and social‑emotional development.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and instructional strategies.
• Deliver instruction in various settings: classrooms, small groups, and one‑on‑one.
• Work with general education teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and progress discussions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant service documentation and records.
• Support behavior intervention strategies, crisis response, and student support planning.
• Manage caseload responsibilities, including scheduling and service tracking.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and families when appropriate.
• Support a positive, inclusive, student‑centered learning environment.
• Adapt to changes in student needs, schedules, and school priorities throughout the year.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Caseload management

Documentation & scheduling

Technology for records

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Job description

MJ Care, part of MJC Companies, is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Milwaukee, WI. The role provides specialized instruction aligned with IEPs, collaborating with teachers, families, and service providers to support student progress and participation in the educational environment.

You’ll balance direct instruction with collaboration, documentation, and planning during a school day, aiming to support academic, behavioral, functional, and social‑emotional growth in students while ensuring