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Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

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.

Overview

The Richardson School is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher- Float to join their Brookfield & West Allis/Cudahy campuses!

The Richardson School is an alternative placement option for local districts to access for their students with significant needs and behavioral concerns. These 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.

This position will provide 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. Ensure all special education documentation and services remain in compliance with legal requirements.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Review records of incoming students and be prepared to include student 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 as needed.
• Completes and submits necessary paperwork, daily lesson plans, instructional data, behavior data, and weekly summaries or paperwork deadlines as assigned to 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.
• Establishes a culture for learning as evidenced by student and staff interactions.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for supporting the classroom.
• Promotes respect and rapport between all members of the learning environment.
• Utilizes proactive classroom behavior management approaches that are consistent with the goals and needs of the classroom students and aligns with MyPath therapeutic models.
• Completes Incident Reports per policy to ensure communication of pertinent information regarding student’s social, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning.
• 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.
• Accesses and implements standards-based curriculum and modifications/accommodations based on individual student needs across all classrooms engaging with the full student body as needed.
• Ensures that classroom environment and activities are conducive to students’ development of independence, competence, and ability levels.
• Demonstrates continued effort to improve teaching competencies per changing student needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
  • Teacher Certification in Special Education(preferred); or
  • eligible for an alternative pathway to licensure
• Eligible for State Special or Regular Education Licensure (required)
• Maintains valid teaching license in accordance with WI Department of Public Instruction.

• Experience working with individuals who display needs in the areas of autism, cognitive delays, EBD, mental health, and other related disabilities preferred

WAGES & BENEFITS:

• Hours: 8-4pm during the regular school year + availability to work ESY

• Schedule: Monday- Friday, following a traditional school calendar

• Salary Range: $54k- $68k; Final salary based on level of education+ years of experience 

• PTO: 5 Personal days & 5 Sick days; Our teachers are paid year round!

• Tuition Assistance program for further professional development

• Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance

• Generous PTO package

• We are an Employee Owned Company! You will automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.

• 401(k) Match

• PayActive– access your wages the very next day!

OUR CULTURE:

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains as strong as ever at MyPath Companies. We believe that cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment is not only the right thing to do but also integral to our success as an organization. We understand that the current political and social climate may raise concerns about DEI initiatives. However, we see this as an opportunity to reaffirm our dedication to creating an equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. At MyPath, DEI isn't just a policy—it's part of who we are and how we operate every day. From our hiring practices and the clients that we serve, our employee resource groups to our community outreach and more, we are focused on fostering a culture of belonging for everyone.

Join a school that truly provides the individualized attention that is essential for students having significant special needs!

Additional Information

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 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.