Special Education Teacher- Float

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Overview

The Richardson School is seeking a Float Teacher to join their Special Education team! The position would float between the Madison + Beloit campuses.

The Float Teacher 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.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 immediate supervisor or designee in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned.
• Manages all student/classroom supplies in fiscally responsible manner; consults with leadership as necessary for purchasing.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing student needs of all classrooms, including new enrollments and schedule changes, per immediate supervisors’ direction.
• Functions within legal, licensing, Agency, and professional standards in maintaining a therapeutic and educational environment for the student within the classroom throughout the school day.
• 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.
• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for consistency, efficient use of time, and the creation of environments conducive to student needs
• Develops and implements overall classroom Individualized Education and Crisis Cycle plans and individualizes this 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.
• Updates Progress Reports in accordance with the trimester or quarterly marking period schedule (i.e., goals met, percent, trials, etc.).
• Completes Incident Reports per policy to ensure communication of pertinent information regarding student’s social, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning.
• Substitute teaches to provide high quality face to face and/or virtual instruction based on students’ Individualize Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates continued effort to improve teaching competencies per changing student needs.

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-$70k annually; Final salary based on level of education + years of experience/licensure. 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!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Teacher Certification in Special Education (preferred); or eligible for alternative pathway to SPED licensure
• Eligible for State Special or Regular Education Licensure required
• Maintains teaching licensure with the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in Special Education; Cross-Categorical K-12 preferred.
• Experience in working with students with autism, emotional disabilities, or cognitive disabilities is preferred
• Demonstrates an ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems
• Remains calm under pressure and maintains self-composure/self-control
• Effective working alone and as a member of a team

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.