Cross-Categorical Instructional Assistant - Vacancy ID: 192600

The Fond du Lac School District has an opening for a cross-categorical instructional assistant at Lakeshore Elementary School. LOCATION: East Central Wisconsin. Award-winning schools and staff. Sixty miles north of Milwaukee on Highway 41. Easy driving distance to University of Wisconsin systems located in Oshkosh, Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. UW Campus (two years) and Marian University (four years) located in Fond du Lac. SCHOOLS: 16 schools – one high school, grades 9-12; one alternative high school, grades 9-12; three middle schools, grades 6-8; nine elementary schools, grades 4K-5; two STEM charter schools serving grades 3 - 12. City population and surrounding area which constitutes the school district, approximately 45,000. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS: Asian:-3%, Black-7.6%, Hispanic-11.5%, White-73.9%, Two or more:-3.6% DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Fond du Lac School District, in partnership with the family and the community, is to promote high achievement and foster the continuous growth of the whole child, so that each becomes a creative, contributing citizen in a global society by providing personalized learning opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment. OPERATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: Belief that students must receive a high quality educational experience resulting in high student achievement Belief that the principal serves as an instructional leader. Belief in the Professional Learning Community Model and the RTI / PBIS Framework. Belief in collaborative and collective problem solving. Belief that each student has intrinsic value and is a unique individual with different needs and abilities. Belief and background in educational accountability and that schools are accountable to the community. Belief in parent and community based partnerships and that families, schools, and community empower students to become responsible and accountable citizens. Belief that positive and productive relationships create and support an environment conducive to optimal learning.