High School Special Education Teacher

The Richardson School; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Employee Ownership

Job summary

The Richardson School in Wisconsin is actively seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our Cudahy team. The role involves creating and tracking IEP goals, planning daily instruction, and leading classroom staff to support students with significant needs.

We emphasize proactive behavior management and alignment with MyPath therapeutic models, ensuring a conducive learning environment. Strong collaboration with IEP stakeholders is essential for student growth and accountability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IEPs, develop and track IEP goals, collaborate with IEP stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required and Wisconsin DPI certification in a special education license.
• Experience with ASD, cognitive delays or emotional/behavioral disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily lesson plans based on individual student needs.
• Establish a culture for learning through positive student and staff interactions.
• Provide leadership to staff supporting the classroom and implement MyPath models.
• Update progress reports and track goals per trimester or marking period.

Skills

IEP Development

Stakeholder Collaboration

Lesson Planning

Behavior Management

ASD Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.OverviewThe 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 preferredSCHEDULE, WAGES & BENEFITS:Schedule: Full time, 8-4pm, M-F regular school year + ESY optionsPay range: $54- $71k annually; based on education + experienceMyPath's Competitive package benefits for full-time employees:Health, Dental, & Vision InsurancePTO: Year Round Pay to cover all breaks + Summer, as well as 5 Personal Days + 5 Sick DaysCompany Paid Short Term + Long Term disabilityCompany Paid Life Insurance401k MatchEmployee Owned (Retirement Stock Plan)Tuition Assistance in pursuing higher educationAdditional InformationMyPath 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 CultureAt MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:PassionAccountabilityTeamworkOpennessContinuous Learning and InnovationAs 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.