Special Education Teacher

Onward Education; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

401k program

Dedicated recruiting and support team

Ongoing placement support

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with a district in Brown County, Wisconsin to hire Special Education Teachers for the 2026/2027 school year. This is an on-site opportunity with 4 openings across Early Childhood, Autism Focus, Intellectual Disabilities, and Cross Categorical programs.

Roles involve providing specialized instruction and case management, collaborating with general education staff, related service providers, and families to ensure services align with IEP goals and district

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team-based school environment.
• Experience supporting students with diverse needs and IEP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned to student IEPs and present levels of performance.
• Develop, implement, and update IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring plans.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure services are delivered with fidelity.
• Manage classroom and behavioral supports using proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Communicate progress and student needs with families/guardians.
• Maintain compliant documentation and required district reporting.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Data collection

Education

Wisconsin DPI Special Education license (ECSE, EC-MC, MC-EA, or Cross Categorical)

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a district in Brown County, Wisconsin to hire Special Education Teachers for the 2026/2027 school year. This is an on-site opportunity with 4 openings across multiple programs (Early Childhood, Autism Focus, Intellectual Disabilities, and Cross Categorical).

Job Summary

In this role, you'll provide specialized instruction and case management support to students with diverse learning needs. You'll collaborate closely with general education staff, related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure students receive appropriate services aligned to IEP goals and district expectations.

Position Details

• Role: Special Education Teacher (4 openings)
• Location: On-site (specific campus varies by opening)
• Schedule: 37.5 hours/week
• School Year: 2026/2027
• Pay: $51.50-$54.50/hour
• Openings (4):
  • Early Childhood Collaborative Special Ed Teacher
    • Ages/Caseload: Ages 3-5 (up to 8 students per AM/PM session)
    • License: WI ECSE License
  • Autism Focus Teacher
    • Ages/Caseload: Ages 5-12 (up to 8 students)
    • License: WI DPI Sped EC-MC or MC-EA
  • ID Teacher (temporary assignment)
    • Ages/Caseload: Ages 5-12 (up to 8 students)
    • Experience: behaviors/de-escalation; NVCI preferred; familiarity with workshop model; experience with reading/writing units of study preferred
    • License: WI DPI Sped EC-MC or MC-EA
  • Cross Categorical Teacher -
    • Ages/Caseload: Ages 12-14 (15-18 students)
    • License: WI Cross Categorical SPED License

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned to student IEPs and present levels of performance.
• Develop, implement, and update IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring plans.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure services are delivered with fidelity.
• Manage classroom and behavioral supports using proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Communicate consistently with families/guardians regarding progress, strategies, and student needs.
• Maintain compliant documentation, service logs, progress reports, and any required district reporting.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin DPI Special Education license aligned to the assigned opening (ECSE, EC-MC, MC-EA, or Cross Categorical).
• Experience supporting students with a range of needs (autism, ID, cross-categorical, early childhood, etc.).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (team-based school environment).
• Comfort with data collection/progress monitoring and IEP documentation.
• For certain openings: behavior support/de-escalation experience; NVCI preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay through Onward Search Education (W2).
• Medical, dental, and vision options (eligibility based on plan and assignment).
• A dedicated recruiting and support team that understands school-based roles.
• Access to a variety of school opportunities and consistent placement support.

Why Apply?

You’ll join a mission-driven team focused on expanding access and opportunity for students who benefit from specialized instruction and individualized supports. If you’re passionate about helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, this is a meaningful chance to make an impact across the 2026/2027 school year.

Employer Details

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.