Float Special Education Teacher

Mypathcompanies; Town of Oconomowoc, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manageable class sizes

Built-in support

Mentorship & career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Genesee Lake School is seeking a Float- SPED Teacher to provide specialized instruction across classrooms and settings. The role functions as a co-teacher and adapts to evolving needs rather than a single classroom assignment.

You will support IEP development, lead meetings when needed, and maintain accurate progress and documentation while collaborating with families and therapists. A collaborative, trauma-informed approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• State Teaching Certification in Special Education or General Education, or eligible for alternate/provisional licensure.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with families.

Responsibilities

• Review records of incoming students and prepare to include them in the classroom.
• Serve as temporary IEP case manager when needed; ensure IEPs are updated and aligned with student needs.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development and service delivery.
• Help lead IEP meetings, maintain compliance, and monitor progress toward student goals.
• Complete necessary paperwork, lesson plans, and data weekly; meet deadlines.
• Provide leadership to staff supporting the classroom and promote a positive learning environment.
• Develop and implement individualized Education and Crisis Cycle plans for students as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Team leadership

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

State Teaching Certification (SPED or Gen Ed; eligible for alt/licensure)

Job description

**Overview****Genesee Lake School** is currently seeking a **Float- Special Education Teacher** to join their team! The Float SPED teacher will serve as a co-teacher, to assist in providing specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities across a variety of classrooms and instructional settings. This is a flexible, float teaching position, designed to support students and teams based on evolving needs rather than being assigned to a single classroom long-term. ## **Roles & Responsibilities:*** Review records of incoming students and be prepared to include students in the classroom* Step in as a temporary IEP case manager when needed, ensuring IEPs are updated, implemented, and aligned with student needs.* Adapt to changes in IEP case management responsibilities, stepping in when a teacher is unavailable to maintain seamless student support.* Collaborate with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development and service delivery when serving in a classroom teacher role.* Assist in leading IEP meetings, maintain compliance, and ensure accurate progress monitoring and documentation for student goals.* Completes and submits necessary paperwork, daily lesson plans, instructional data, behavior data, and weekly summaries or paperwork deadlines as assigned to the immediate supervisor or designee in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned.* Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing student needs of all classrooms, including new enrollments and schedule changes, per immediate supervisors’ direction.* Provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for supporting the classroom.* Promotes respect and rapport between all members of the learning environment.* Develops and implements overall classroom Individualized Education and Crisis Cycle plans and individualizes these for specific students as necessary, as well as incorporating recommendations from team members.* Utilizes proactive classroom behavior management approaches that are consistent with the goals and needs of the classroom students and aligns with MyPath therapeutic models.* Incorporates new instructional models and assessment techniques to assure optimum educational standards and ability to reach students’ changing needs.* Acts as a role model and sets an appropriate example for students, staff, and the community. Always presents self in a professional manner and demonstrates good decision-making and problem-solving. ## **What We’re Looking For:** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, Human Services, or a related field* **Certification:** State Teaching Certification in Special Education or General Education (or eligible for alternative/provisional licensure).* **Skills:** Strong communication, empathy, team leadership, and a commitment to trauma-informed, student-centered care.* **Mindset:** Growth-oriented, adaptable, and eager to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. ## **What We Offer / Perks:*** **Manageable Class Sizes:** Average of 6–10 students per classroom for true individualized instruction.* **Built-in Support:** Classroom aides and behavior specialists working right alongside you.* **Mentorship & Career Growth:** Hands-on support from experienced educators and administrative leaders.* **Comprehensive Benefits:** Health, vision, dental, retirement plan options, **generous paid time off,** and professional development support.* **Competitive Salaries:** Range from $56,500- $75,500 starting (based on experience + licensure)