Early Childhood Special Education Teacher; Lakeland School

Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

Salary: $47,895.20 - $89,300.00 Annually

Location:

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department:
Lakeland School

Opening Date: 06/22/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services to children with special educational needs. The EC teacher utilizes augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, adaptive equipment and visual supports to enhance student independence, participation and engagement. The goal is to enable children to develop skills that positively impact their educational progress, independence, self‑advocacy and post‑secondary experiences.

The position may oversee daily duties of paraprofessionals, if assigned to a student caseload.

Days:
Monday - Friday

Work Hours:

7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Hours Per

Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.00

• Collaborate with the school psychologist to re‑evaluate students every three years.
• Evaluate a student’s progress and report that progress to parents, teachers, therapists and administrators.
• Remain current with best‑practice approaches and tools for conducting assessments.
• Collaborate with others to conduct assessments, using gathered information to determine instruction and intervention for students with learning difficulties.
• In collaboration with parents and IEP team members, develop an individual educational plan (IEP) for each student enrolled in the .
• Meet with the student’s parents and IEP team members at least annually to review the IEP.
• When assigned as Case Manager, monitor completion of a student’s IEP and communicate ongoing needs to team members.
• Continuously track data and review student IEPs, updating the plan as objectives and goals are achieved.
• Schedule instructional time that meets the student’s educational needs in cooperation with other involved parties.
• Provide instructional services necessary to achieve the goals and objectives listed in the student’s IEP.
• Consult with IEP Team members concerning any educational needs of the student.
• Collaborate with colleagues and therapists to ensure appropriate and consistent interventions and instruction are carried out with fidelity.
• Provide materials, resources and techniques to other assigned teachers, therapists, parents and stakeholders as needed outside the .
• Provide in‑services about exceptional children and their services to parents, school staff and other parties.
• Meet with parents whenever appropriate to discuss student progress.
• Perform other duties requested by the Director of Special Education, their designee(s) and/or building administrators.
• Assist in integrating the student back into the regular classroom when indicated and maintain supportive contact until transition is completed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to the field of learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree preferably in Special Education.
• License:
  Eligible for a Wisconsin Teaching License #1809 Special Education Early Childhood.
• Experience:
  
  Reasonable experience with children who have special educational needs; capability to perform the essential duties outlined.
• Interests:
  Ability to provide specialized information and recommendations regarding early childhood special education.
• Decision‑Making:
  Authority to make decisions within general procedures and protocols; supervision available as required.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to address diverse challenges using established procedures, protocols and policies of the County.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Familiarity with iPad, personal computer, assistive technology devices, and educational software.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position may be offered to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Note:

This description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented by additional duties, as required.