The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve. 

We invest in our employees both at work and beyond. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, employees receive access to an Employee Assistance Program with wellness resources, two hours of paid wellness time each month, and eight hours of paid volunteer time each calendar year to support causes that matter to them.  We have a team-oriented atmosphere and focus on work-life balance. 

The Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WSBVI) within the Division of Access and Opportunity is seeking applicants for Child Care Counselor (CCC) positions. We have a permanent full-time school-year position (80% full-time equivalency) and a limited-term employment (LTE) position available. Both positions can be filled at either level 1 (entry) or level 2 (objective), based on qualifications. 

WSBVI offers a comprehensive education to students who are blind or visually impaired. This position engages in meaningful work supporting students in a residential program, guiding them toward independence within a dynamic environment. This rewarding position fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where staff are passionate about empowering students and building a strong, close-knit community.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Students and Child Care Counselor (CCC) 3, CCCs provide care and supervision to students who are blind or visually impaired in a dormitory setting. CCCs  provide each child with the opportunity to become independent through individual training programs and day-to-day living experiences.  Through supervision, CCCs will allow each child to perform tasks they are capable of doing. The CCCs will chaperone students during student transportation needs, including bus and airplane travel.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Design, implement and reinforce instructional and behavioral management goals and objectives
• Assist and supervise students in leisure and recreation activities
• Supervise student special transportation
• Provide personal guidance to students in structured or non-structured settings

Starting salary as a Child Care Counselor 1 (pay schedule 06, range 10) will be $21.30 per hour (approximately $35,443 per year, adjusted for the 0.80 FTE). Starting salary as a Child Care Counselor 2 (pay schedule 06, range 11) will be $23.04 per hour (approximately $38,338 per year, adjusted for the 0.80 FTE). 

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position is eligible for a $0.80 per hour night differential for hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am, and a $0.80 per hour weekend differential for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours that fall during both periods are eligible for both differentials. 

The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Permanent Full-Time Position: This is the full-time school-year position (.80 FTE) with the full package of state employee benefits. Check out the Employee Trust Fund’s information page for more details.

LTE Position Information: Limited-term positions (LTE) are not permanent civil service positions, and as such, these positions do not offer the full range of benefits of civil service employment. These opportunities can, however, provide insight to the variety of positions and opportunities for employment available with the DPI. LTE positions are limited to 1,039 hours per year and require Wisconsin residency.

Special Notes: The results from this recruitment may be used to fill both full-time permanent and LTE positions.

The permanent full-time position is 0.80 FTE (40 hours per week), school-year position. The permanent full-time position will work third shift, including Sundays from 11:30pm to Monday at 7:30am and Tuesday through Friday 12:00am-8:00pm.

The LTE position will work second shift, including Monday-Thursday from 2:30pm-12:00am with additional hours likely on Sunday (2:30pm-12:00am) or Friday (12:00pm-6:00pm).

Schedules may occasionally vary a few times per year to accommodate operational needs.

Remote Work: This position is not eligible for remote work and requires the employee to be onsite at their headquarters on the WI School for the Blind and Visually Impaired campus in Janesville, WI, during all regular working hours.

Travel: These positions will serve as a bus and/or airplane chaperone traveling with students twice weekly.

Headquarters:These positions are headquartered at WSBVI at 1700 West State Street in Janesville, WI. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Pre-Hire Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. A tuberculosis screen will be required prior to start.

Legal Authorization: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Please address the following in your resume.

A minimally qualified applicant must meet all the below:

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which will include evenings and weekends 
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions

Please note that a college degree is not required for this position.

Well qualified candidates will have prior experience working with children at a residential school.

For this position, please submit an updated resume. Review our Application Tips page on the DPI website for additional guidance.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. Candidates will be considered for both positions with the opportunity to discuss preferences and availability during the interview. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place. 

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.  If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.  Once you have applied, please send an email indicating your interest in being considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program to the HR staff listed in the​​ job posting.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter Maria Butters at Maria.Butters@dpi.wi.gov.

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Applications will next be reviewed after November 15, 2026.