Float Special Education Teacher

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Overview

Genesee Lake Schoolis currently seeking aFloat- Special Education Teacher to join their team!

The Float SPED teacher will serve as a co-teacher, to assist in providing specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities across a variety of classrooms and instructional settings. This is a flexible, float teaching position, designed to support students and teams based on evolving needs rather than being assigned to a single classroom long-term.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review records of incoming students and be prepared to include students in the classroom
• Step in as a temporary IEP case manager when needed, ensuring IEPs are updated, implemented, and aligned with student needs.
• Adapt to changes in IEP case management responsibilities, stepping in when a teacher is unavailable to maintain seamless student support.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development and service delivery when serving in a classroom teacher role.
• Assist in leading IEP meetings, maintain compliance, and ensure accurate progress monitoring and documentation for student goals.
• Completes and submits necessary paperwork, daily lesson plans, instructional data, behavior data, and weekly summaries or paperwork deadlines as assigned to the immediate supervisor or designee in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing student needs of all classrooms, including new enrollments and schedule changes, per immediate supervisors’ direction.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for supporting the classroom.
• Promotes respect and rapport between all members of the learning environment.
• Develops and implements overall classroom Individualized Education and Crisis Cycle plans and individualizes these for specific students as necessary, as well as incorporating recommendations from team members.
• Utilizes proactive classroom behavior management approaches that are consistent with the goals and needs of the classroom students and aligns with MyPath therapeutic models.
• Incorporates new instructional models and assessment techniques to assure optimum educational standards and ability to reach students’ changing needs.
• Acts as a role model and sets an appropriate example for students, staff, and the community. Always presents self in a professional manner and demonstrates good decision-making and problem-solving.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, Human Services, or a related field
• Certification: State Teaching Certification in Special Education or General Education (or eligible for alternative/provisional licensure).
• Skills: Strong communication, empathy, team leadership, and a commitment to trauma-informed, student-centered care.
• Mindset: Growth-oriented, adaptable, and eager to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer / Perks:

• Manageable Class Sizes: Average of 6–10 students per classroom for true individualized instruction.
• Built-in Support: Classroom aides and behavior specialists working right alongside you.
• Mentorship & Career Growth: Hands-on support from experienced educators and administrative leaders.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, dental, retirement plan options,generous paid time off, and professional development support.
• Competitive Salaries: Range from $56,500- $75,500 starting (based on experience + licensure)
  

Additional Information

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.

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!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.