High School English Teacher - Vacancy ID: 203939

The School District of Westfield is accepting applications for a full-time English teacher to work with students at Westfield Area High School. Westfield Area High School serves approximately 300 students and is located in beautiful south-central Wisconsin on Interstate 39. Westfield is approximately 40 miles south of Stevens Point and 50 miles north of Madison. We are seeking an energetic and dynamic educator who holds, or is willing to obtain a valid 1300 English license to join our talented staff.

Student disciplinary issues are minimal at best and teachers receive strong support & backing from administration. Teachers enjoy excellent working conditions, tremendous staff camaraderie, and a positive school climate. In recent years, Westfield Area High School was ranked as the 20th best high school in the state of Wisconsin by US News & World Report. Additionally, our staff includes several Kohl Fellowship & Leadership recipients and nominees.

This teacher is responsible for working with students in grades 9-12. Class offerings include: English 1 and Pre-AP English. Teachers are encouraged to add classes to their course offerings that suit their interests, the interests of students, and the changing needs of the workforce. Teachers have the freedom to propose and implement new course offerings in order to best provide students the skills needed to be successful throughout their lives.

Westfield Area High School is well-maintained and up-to-date. This teacher’s classroom is equipped with all necessary instructional and technology materials. We make sure to provide the resources our teachers need in order to provide highly effective instruction. Any additional resources needed by the instructor will be obtained prior to the start of the school year. We take great pride in ensuring our teachers have exceptional facilities in which to teach.

Requirements/Qualifications: Must be certified or willing to become certified with an English Wisconsin DPI license. Must possess knowledge of current educational methodology and practices. Ideal candidates are energetic, creative and highly skilled at developing positive relationships with colleagues & students.

Knowledge / Skills:
Knowledge of the teaching of English at the high school level.
Knowledge and ability to meet the needs of all learners
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

License Requirement:
English

Instruction and Assessment:
Analyze data to understand students’ strengths and weaknesses
Provide instruction individually, in small groups, and classroom settings by implementing lessons or instructional activities to meet the student’s academic needs
Communicates regularly with the parents or guardians of the student
Use technology to strengthen the teaching / learning process
Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications:
Ability to work on a team
Ability to meet timelines

Interested candidates should apply via WECAN and include the cover letter. Attach a copy of your resume, transcripts, and recommendations to your WECAN application. Please be sure to include cellphone numbers of your references rather than classroom or office numbers so that we may conduct reference checks in a timely manner.

Coaching Positions Available.

Please feel free to contact David Moody, Principal at (608) 296-2141 ext. 1004 or at david.moody@westfieldpioneers.org if you have any questions regarding this outstanding employment opportunity.