Genesee Lake School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team in Oconomowoc!
MyPath''s Culture:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a phrase; each word speaks to MyPath'' s distinct values. Our future success will rest on collaboration among people of different experiences, cultures and backgrounds. We seek to foster an environment that reflects our diverse communities and a culture of equity and belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered to succeed. Our initiatives around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are driven by our employee-owners and build on those fundamental values. We incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into our policies and practices, educational services, and community programs.
GLS is both a therapeutic day school & residential treatment center for children and young adults with Autism and neurological, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. We have received the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) award for three consecutive years. Our 160-acre campus in the countryside near Oconomowoc provides an ideal setting for our students to learn, develop and achieve their potential. The school calendar follows the typical 180 educational days with the opportunity to attend Extended School Year for students in need of this programming.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides individualized education and engages students in active learning.
Facilitates IEP meetings and serves as case manager of the IEP for students under caseload.
Updates Progress Reports in accordance with the trimester marking period.
Ensures that the classroom environment and activities are conducive to students' development of independence, competence, and sense of self-worth.
Incorporates thematic teaching units in the curriculum.
Assigns and supervises specific teaching and classroom tasks to Instructional Aide and support staff- ESPs/DSPs.
Demonstrates familiarity with our curriculum by using resources to plan lessons, upon being trained as such.
Collaborates with various departments and programs to discuss implementing BIP''s or FBA''s within the academic setting.
Uses Agency-approved treatment techniques in supervising and educating students.
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing student needs
Teaches in a classroom with--on average--7 to 10 students
WAGES & BENEFITS:
Hours: 8-4pm or 7:30-3:30pm during the regular school year + potential availability to work ESY
Schedule: Monday- Friday, following a traditional school calendar
Salary Range: $54k- $71k starting ; Final salary based on level of education + years of experience if coming in as a licensed SPED teacher.
Tuition Assistance program for further professional development
Student Loan Paydown Program
Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance
Generous PTO package= 5 Personal Days + 5 Sick Days annually + Year round compensation
We are an Employee Owned Company! You will automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.
401(k) Match
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To be considered for this job, you must meet the following requirements:
Join a school that truly provides the individualized attention that is essential for students having significant special needs!