Alternative Education Teacher - Bay Port High School - Vacancy ID: 211710

Work with students who attend Howard-Suamico School District's alternative program, Captain's Academy or at Bay Port High School. Adapt and modify general education lessons and teach various subjects to students enrolled in the alternative program and who are actively employed. Build positive relationships with students and their families. Helps foster a love of learning for students and appropriately guides the learner to lead their learning.  Plans and implements specially designed instruction for students and monitors progress.  Collaborates with colleagues, paraprofessionals, and administration to best meet the needs of students.  This position is located at Captain's Academy or Bay Port High School for Grade 9-12. Start date is August 19, 2024.

 

• Substantial leave time including 10 days (12 days for the 2024-25 school year) of PTO eligible for potential monetary payout.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan premiums start at $26.50 for single, $60.62 for family each pay period). Benefit eligible employees who opt out of medical insurance receive $6,000 cash-in-lieu.
• Onsite clinic for insured staff and their families ($5 fee). Prevea Partnered Health and Urgent Care clinic fees of $15 per visit.
• Long-term disability with options to add short-term disability insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, a district contribution to a 403b supplemental retirement plan, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources and professional consultation services to support their health and overall well-being.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Licensure and certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Alternative education (1952) preferred.  Successful completion of student teaching experience. Knowledge of current educational methodology and practices.

Experience in or knowledge of: 
Viable candidates will be an active member of the school community, be able to create a positive and supportive classroom community, be organized and efficient, and to facilitate the district and school's mission. Desired experience with working with students with disabilities and a background in teaching/modifying science lessons.