LTE Teacher - Northern Wisconsin Center

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Northern Wisconsin Center (NWC) is recruiting to fill a Limited Term Employment (LTE) Teacher in Chippewa Falls, WI.

NWC is a short-term assessment and treatment facility for individuals who have an intellectual disability as well as a mental illness and aggressive or challenging behaviors. The programming is designed to prepare people to live successfully in a community setting. NWC is one of three centers for individuals with intellectual disabilities managed by the Division of Care and Treatment Services. Click here to see what working for NWC is all about!

Please review information regarding Limited Term Employment with the State of Wisconsin:

• LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position and do not lead to permanent status.
• Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
• No more than 1039 hours may be worked in a 12-month period.

This position will typically work 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Position Summary

As an LTE Teacher, you will complete functional and standardized assessments, develop individual education plans and provide classroom instruction for students with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $29.00 and $32.00 per hour depending upon qualifications. An add-on of up to $2.97 per hour is available for relevant credits that are above those required for certification.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 13/04.

Job Details

All applicants will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the NWC 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. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

• Certified or eligible* for certification as a Teacher by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

*Eligible is defined as your license application is currently in progress with the WI DPI or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Wisconsin. License must be obtained by time of appointment.

Well-qualified applicants will also have the following:

• Licensed or eligible** for licensure as a Teacher by the Wisconsin DPI in one of the following areas: Special Education - Cross-Categorical, Learning Disabilities - Secondary, Emotionally Behavioral Disabilities, or Cognitive Disabilities.

For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here .

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Helpful Information:

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
• You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs .
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position or regarding your application can be directed to Liz Herrick at ElizabethA.Herrick@dhs.wisconsin.gov .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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

The deadline to apply is April 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.