Substitute Teacher (Full Time)

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.

Overview

Genesee Lake School (GLS), a MyPath School, is looking for a FT internal Substitute Teacher to join our education department! We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and caring educator who is looking to make a difference in our students lives!

Our goal at Genesee Lake School is to provide an innovative and enriching environment for the students in our care to learn and experience all that life can offer; we provide a place to grow. We are committed to educating the whole student and embed various individualized supports within all of our educational settings. This is to ensure that our students have equitable access to K-12 educational offerings to meet their individual academic, social emotional, transition/vocational, and developmental needs.

OUR CULTURE:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not just a phrase; each word speaks to 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. This work starts with each of us.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides individualized education and engages students in active learning.
• Provides classroom data, reports, observations, and feedback when requested by the designated IEP team.
• Ensures that 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 Aides and ESPs/DSPs. Provides feedback for staff working within the classroom setting and ensures that Education Department policies are withheld.
• Implements instructional models for students assigned.
• Collaborates with various departments and programs to discuss implementing treatment plans within the academic setting.
• Uses Agency-approved treatment techniques in supervising and educating students.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing student needs.
• Comfortable supporting students across all programs and flexible with supporting any classroom as needed.
• Ability to instruct utilizing a workshop approach, incorporating elements of direct instruction, independent work time, learning games, etc
• Be trained in our therapeutic approaches within our fully paid 4 week training program!

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university is required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certified or eligible to become certified by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a substitute teacher.
• Experience working with autism, emotional disabilities, or intellectual disabilities in a teaching capacity is preferred.
• Satisfactory performance and attendance record.
• Demonstrates an ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.

WAGES & BENEFITS:

• Hours: 7:30-3:30pm or 8-4pm during the regular school year availability to work ESY
• Schedule: Monday- Friday, following a traditional school calendar
• Pay Range: From $21.50/hr, with further credit for Bachelor's & Master's degrees
• Tuition Assistance program for further professional development
• Student Loan Paydown Program
• Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• We are an Employee Owned Company! You will automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• PayActive – access your wages the very next day!
• Free meals & coffee

Join a school that truly provides the individualized attention that is essential for students having significant special needs!

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!