<p>A large public school district in Kenosha, Wisconsin is seeking 15 licensed Special Education Teachers for the full 2026–2027 academic year, with a start date of August 24, 2026. This is a contract role embedded within a collaborative, multidisciplinary educational environment serving elementary through middle school students with diverse learning needs. With up to $50/hour and a structured Monday–Friday schedule, this placement offers strong compensation and schedule predictability for the full academic year.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate up to <strong>$50/hour</strong></li> <li>Contract engagement covering the full academic year: August 24, 2026 – June 4, 2027</li> <li>37.5 guaranteed hours per week</li> <li>Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend obligations</li> <li>Multiple openings available across the district, with campus assignments provided upon placement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>15 total openings across a large public school district in Kenosha, WI</li> <li>Full academic year contract: August 24, 2026 through June 4, 2027</li> <li>37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday; contractors work a full day on Fridays even at elementary campuses where students attend half-days</li> <li>Caseload and classroom assignments vary by campus — specific details provided at time of placement</li> <li>Positions span elementary and middle school levels, aligned to Early Childhood–Middle Childhood and Middle Childhood–Early Adolescence certification tracks</li> <li>Collaborative team environment including general education teachers, administrators, therapists, and families</li> <li>Active participation in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions</li> <li>Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, delivering specialized instruction, monitoring student progress, and maintaining required documentation</li> <li>Focus on fostering inclusive, supportive classroom environments for students with diverse academic and behavioral needs</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Special Education Teacher License, verifiable through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website</li> <li>Certification in one of the following areas required: <ul> <li>Early Childhood – Middle Childhood</li> <li>Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experience developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)</li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams including educators, therapists, administrators, and families</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kenosha, Wisconsin sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan, roughly midway between Milwaukee and Chicago — offering genuine lakefront lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of either major metro. The city features a revitalized downtown waterfront, a strong public park system, and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation along the lake. Kenosha's central location makes it an attractive base for educators who want proximity to two major cities while living in a mid-sized, affordable community with a strong sense of civic identity.</p>