Long-Term Substitute SPED Teacher

MyPath•Oconomowoc, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesee Lake School is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for its Oconomowoc campus. The position lasts 12 weeks or until the vacancy is filled. The teacher collaborates with education leadership and instructional staff to understand classroom structure, student needs, schedules, curriculum, and learning paths. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, implements student plans and IEPs, maintains required instructional and behavior records, and provides feedback to educational teams. The role serves students with special needs in an inclusive, employee-owned organization focused on supporting their independence and well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction substitute-teacher certification or a General Education or Special Education teaching license.
Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems effectively.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain self-composure and self-control.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with autism, emotional disabilities, or cognitive disabilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Education Leadership team to understand classroom structure, schedules, student dynamics, and subject-area learning paths.
Review and become familiar with the records of each assigned incoming student.
Use curriculum resources to plan student learning.
Meet with the Education Leadership team as needed to discuss student progress, programming, and implementation of IEPs, BIPs, and crisis plans in the academic setting.
Meet with the Instructional Coach as requested to plan academic instruction.
Complete and submit required paperwork, lesson plans, instructional data, behavior data, and weekly day-school summaries to the supervisor or designee on schedule.
Adapt to changing student needs, including new enrollments and schedule interruptions, as directed by the supervisor.
Provide lesson plans and classroom schedules to Instructional Aides.
Use only agency-approved academic techniques and methods to supervise and educate students.
Implement recommendations in student plans for individual needs or skill development, such as sensory supports, relaxation, and modified materials.
Attend staff and team meetings as scheduling allows and provide relevant feedback and information.
Provide classroom data, reports, observations, and feedback when requested by the designated IEP team.
Participate in IEP meetings and in developing IEPs or other educational plans, and provide feedback on their effectiveness.