HS ELA Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Vacancy ID: 201893

Pecatonica High School is seeking a long-term substitute high school English-Language Arts teacher. This position starts immediately.

The Pecatonica Area School District is a rural school district located in Southwest Wisconsin and serves the towns of Blanchardville and Hollandale. Pecatonica High School is located 40 miles southwest of Madison and 20 miles east of Mineral Point and Dodgeville.

 Pecatonica High School is a building that serves over 100 scholars, which allows for an individualized approach while still providing access to both career and college ready courses.

We are seeking candidates with a growth mindset who are excited to contribute to our school and community, and we look forward to welcoming someone who strongly believes in continuous learning. Candidates must proactively manage student behavior by fostering positive relationships and building a strong classroom community. Candidates should believe in equity for all students, that they have the power to change outcomes for students who have been traditionally underserved and be prepared to challenge traditional beliefs and misconceptions about children, families, and education. These are prerequisites for the position.

Courses to be taught include 10th-grade English, 11th-grade English, and 12th-grade English.

 Candidates must also:

●       believe all students can learn.

●       demonstrate a desire and commitment to meet the needs of all students

●       be prepared to change outcomes for traditionally marginalized students, including students in poverty, students with disabilities, and students of color.

●       continually reflect on teaching practices.

●       establish high expectations for self and students.

●       demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving and collaboration.

●       use appropriate data and monitoring instruments to inform instruction.

●       have or work to gain knowledge of intervention strategies.

●       help students grow in ability to acquire, analyze, synthesize, and interpret information.

 Additional desirable characteristics:

●       Experience with Professional Learning Communities

●       Experience with Co -Teaching

●       Experience with issues of social justice and equity

Questions can be directed to high school principal, Mark Stateler, at mstateler@pecatonica.k12.wi.us or 608-523-4285.

The Pecatonica Area School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the national guard, State defense or reserves, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. This policy prohibits any form of discrimination as defined by State or Federal law including, not limited to, Title II, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Act.