Float Special Education Teacher

1210 Genesee Lake School Oconomowoc Development Training Center of Wisconsin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Job summary

Genesee Lake School is seeking a Float- Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities across multiple classrooms and settings. The float role provides flexible coverage to meet evolving needs and collaborates with families, therapists, and teams to deliver trauma-informed, student-centered instruction.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field with state certification or eligibility for provisional licensure, and demonstrates strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• State Teaching Certification in Special Education or General Education (or eligible for alternative/provisional licensure).
• Strong communication, empathy, team leadership, and trauma-informed, student-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Review records of incoming students and prepare to include them in the classroom.
• Step in as a temporary IEP case manager when needed, ensuring IEPs are updated and aligned with student needs.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development and service delivery.
• Lead IEP meetings, monitor progress and document goals.
• Complete paperwork, daily lesson plans, instructional data, behavior data, and weekly summaries on schedule.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Team leadership

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, Human Services, or related field

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)

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. If you find fulfillment in helping others and want opportunities to build a career, MyPath may be your path to a promising future. Explore 150 MyPath locations to find a place and career that fits you. At MyPath, our guiding principle is passion: a passion for the people we serve and for the work we do. MyPath provides specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, mental health issues, and other significant needs.

Operating Since 1984

Operating since 1984, MyPath includes eight companies that serve over 2,000 individuals from around the country, in more than 150 program locations throughout Wisconsin and Indiana, across 48 communities. Our array of services includes a spectrum of educational, therapeutic and community supports to allow those we serve to live full and productive lives in the community—to find their path. MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee owned company (ESOP). At MyPath our caregivers are also our owners!