Job Description
Introduction The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for a Special Education Teacher. This position will typically work Monday-Friday with daytime hours.
CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the north side of Madison.
CWC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS .
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We offer a $3,000 sign on bonus! In addition as an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including:
- 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.
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.
Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 13/04.
Job Details All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
Candidates must provide a copy of their transcripts in order to verify eligibility. Please attach this in the 'Supporting Documentation' section of the job application. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have:
- 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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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, click here .
Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Immediate start, Trial period, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Monday to Friday