Teacher - Special Education

Position Summary

This position will deliver Special Education (SPED) instruction, aids, and services to all eligible students as specified in the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). Duties will include, but are not limited to, maintaining student records, evaluating student needs, providing specialized services, assessing and reporting progress, purchasing/use/tracking of specialized resources, and utilizing professional development opportunities. The teacher will maintain security in the Education Department.

This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04, with a starting pay of $30.01/hour - $35.76/hour, plus excellent benefits. Supplemental pay up to $2.97/hour may be available for applicants with credits earned over and above those needed for basic certification. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

A twelve month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Must be licensed in Special Education by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction by the appointment date. Acceptable license areas include Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD - 811), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD-830), Intellectual Disabilities (-810), and/or the Categorical SPED license.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson son.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on August 24, 2026.

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