Empowering Student Success Specialist

Genesee Lake School; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health & Wellness Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, seeks a Support Professional to provide direct care, academic support, and positive engagement for students across school and program settings. The role supports students Monday–Friday with after-hours and weekend rotations as needed, promoting safety, skill-building, and participation.

Comprehensive benefits include ESOP, 401(k), health plans, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies; strong written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Ability to implement approved physical intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, academic support, and positive engagement for students in school and program settings.
• Supervise students in living, activity, and community settings and support daily living skills.
• Model and reinforce positive behavior per ITP/IEP and complete required documentation.
• Promote health and safety, assist classroom teachers, and follow lesson plans and IEP accommodations.
• Use assistive devices, collect academic/behavioral data, and provide one‑on‑one or small group support.
• Help implement virtual learning when applicable and collaborate with education, clinical, and program staff.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development; apply de-escalation techniques when necessary.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, seeks a Support Professional to provide direct care, academic support, and positive engagement for students across school and program settings. The role supports students Monday–Friday with after-hours and weekend rotations as needed, promoting safety, skill-building, and participation.

Comprehensive benefits include ESOP, 401(k), health plans, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.