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Elementary Special Education Teacher

MyPath · Oconomowoc, WI · $54,000–$72,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You will direct instructional aides and DSPs in your classroom. How do you set expectations and give feedback to support staff?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready to lead adults, which is a big part of running a classroom here.

How have you worked with behavior staff to put a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan into practice?

What they are checking: Whether they can carry a BIP into daily teaching consistently and collect the data the team needs.

How do you build a student's sense of self-worth when they have struggled in other schools?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that many students arrive discouraged and need early success.

How do you keep progress reports and IEP paperwork on time while teaching full days?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic system for compliance work, which is legally required.

What would you do

A student has a major behavior incident in the middle of a lesson. How do you keep the other students safe and learning?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage the whole room and use their support staff well during a crisis.

A parent disagrees with a goal you proposed in an IEP meeting. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they treat families as real partners and can work toward agreement.

About the work

As case manager you will lead IEP meetings. Walk me through how you prepare for and run one.

What they are checking: Whether they can organize data, families and staff into a productive meeting with clear goals.

How do you write an IEP goal that is measurable, and how do you track progress on it?

What they are checking: Whether they can write goals that produce real data rather than vague statements.

Tell me about a thematic unit you designed. How did you adapt it for students at very different levels?

What they are checking: Whether they can differentiate instruction for a small class with widely varied needs.

With classes of seven to nine students, how would you use that small size to build independence?

What they are checking: Whether they plan to fade support over time instead of doing too much for students.

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The full job description

As published by MyPath.

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview Genesee Lake School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team in Oconomowoc! Why Join Us? Are you passionate about making a real, lasting impact in special education? In this role, you won't just teach—you’ll advocate for students, foster their independence, and design personalized learning environments where every learner thrives. We maintain small class sizes (averaging 7 to 9 students) so you can build deep relationships, provide individualized attention, and truly see the results of your work every single day. What You’ll Do: • Empower & Educate: Design and deliver creative, student-centered lessons using thematic units that build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of self-worth. • Lead the IEP Process: Serve as Case Manager for your caseload, facilitating IEP meetings and tracking growth through regular progress reporting. • Guide & Mentor Support Staff: Lead and direct your classroom support team—including Instructional Aides and Educational/Direct Support Professionals (ESPs/DSPs)—to create a unified learning environment. • Collaborate for Student Success: Partner closely with clinical, behavioral, and interdisciplinary teams to implement Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). • Adapt & Innovate: Stay flexible in adapting teaching strategies to meet evolving student needs using supportive, agency-approved care and intervention techniques What We’re Looking For: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, Human Services, or a related field (or anticipated graduation date). • Certification: State Teaching Certification in Special 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 $54,000- $72,000 ; based upon experience + licensures 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.

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