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Special Education Teacher

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

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a student you helped make real progress. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they have specific experience moving students with significant needs forward.

How do you take care of yourself after a hard day with intense behaviors?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain this demanding work without burning out.

What would you do

A student becomes aggressive in class. Walk me through what you and your staff do.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead de-escalation and keep everyone safe in an alternative placement school.

How do you lead classroom aides so everyone handles behaviors the same way?

What they are checking: Whether they can provide direction to support staff, which is part of this teacher's job.

How do you work with a sending school district on a student's IEP?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with outside stakeholders, since The Richardson School serves district placements.

How do you build a culture for learning in a classroom where many students have had bad school experiences?

What they are checking: Whether they can create trust and structure for students who struggled in traditional schools.

This is a new campus in Sheboygan. What would you want to set up in your first month?

What they are checking: Whether they can help build routines and systems from scratch at a brand-new site.

About the work

Walk me through how you write and track a measurable IEP goal.

What they are checking: Whether they have the working knowledge of IEPs the posting requires, including data tracking.

Your students have both developmental disabilities and behavioral or mental health needs. How do you plan a day that works for all of them?

What they are checking: Whether they can individualize lessons for both academic and behavioral needs.

What proactive behavior strategies do you use to prevent problems before they start?

What they are checking: Whether they rely on proactive classroom management, which the posting names directly.

Are you licensed in special education in Wisconsin, or what's your plan to be?

What they are checking: Whether they hold or can get the state license needed to teach.

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The full job description

As published by MyPath.

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview $3000 Signing Bonus Available! 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 10 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 starting + additional credit for experience + licensures • $3000 Signing Bonus available for licensed candidates 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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