Special Education Teacher

Position Summary

As a Special Education Teacher, you will design and implement a data-based educational program to meet the assessed individual needs of the students, participate on a multidisciplinary team and complete all required paperwork/ documentation/ monitoring of goal progress for both the Cardinal School and the Center, and provide training to others and engage in special projects upon request.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $31.62 and $38.74 per hour (approximately $65,700 and $80,500 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The maximum of the pay range is including a potential add-on of up to $2.97 per hour which is available for relevant credits above a bachelor’s degree. A 12-month probationary period is required.

$3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.

Benefits

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
• CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligible for licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in Cross-Categorical Special Education (1801 or 2801) including licensure to teach students Middle Childhood through Adolescence (K-12).
• Eligible is defined as your license application is currently in progress with WI DPI.

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