Special Education Teacher​/PTO

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.

The Richardson School in Madison is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team! The Richardson School is an alternative placement option for local districts to access for their students with significant needs and behavioral concerns. Our 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.

• Develop and implement overall classroom management plan.
• Aid Instructional Coach in development and implementation of crisis cycle and sensory profiles of student caseload.
• Update progress towards and participate as an IEP team member as the primary author.
• Collaborate and lead Instructional Aides working in your classroom.
• Go through 3-4 weeks of training to become fully certified in our therapeutic approaches.
• Manage caseload of 7-10 students.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be certified by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in one of the following licenses:
  Cross-Categorical Special Education (1801), Intellectual Disabilities (1811), or Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (1830).
• Experience working with individuals who display needs in the areas of autism, cognitive delays, EBD, mental health, and other related disabilities preferred.

Schedule:

8‑4pm during regular school year + ESY availability. Pay range: $54‑68k annually; based on education + experience. PTO:
Year‑Round Pay to cover all breaks + Summer, as well as 5 Personal Days + 5 Sick Days. Competitive package benefits to full‑time employees. Tuition Assistance in pursuing higher education.

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.