Elementary Teacher - Vacancy ID: 212593

The School District of Manawa is searching for a Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate would possess a Valid State of Wisconsin Certification 1777 Regular Education, Early Childhood-Adolescence.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as an Elementary Teacher.
Training and experience with the Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Experience and training in standards-based grading.

JOB GOALS:
Provide an opportunity for all students to learn and grow to reach their full potential.
Use a data driven decision making process to adjust instruction in order to meet the needs of all students.

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

EVALUATED BY:
Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The Board of Education approved salary and benefits as outlined in the salary and stipend guide.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
-Fosters positive, healthy relationships with students.
-Understands the developmentally appropriate strategies to address the social-emotional learning needs of the young learner.
-Demonstrates sincere interest in the lives of the students and actively engages students in the curriculum.
-Guide the learning process toward the achievement of the Wisconsin State Standards.
-Use highly effective, research-based instructional techniques to include those taught through district professional development.
-Adhere to all expectations described in the Professional Educator Handbook.
-Interact and communicate effectively with parents.
-Differentiate instruction as appropriate to the needs of children.
-Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis as determined by the teacher.
-Provide progress reports for students, parents, Building Consultation Teams, and the office as designated by Administration.
-Demonstrate professional competence as per the Department of Public Instruction teaching standards and the Effectiveness Project.
-Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to ensure that order is maintained.
-Comply with all policies, handbooks, operating procedures, and school requirements.
-Keep school records as are required by Board regulations, principals, and the District Administrator. These records include, but are not limited to, staying current in all required data entry into the student information system (SIS) (ex. attendance, misconduct incidents, grades, etc.), maintaining lesson plans, and assessment data.
-Enforce the rules and regulations of the school as set down by the Board, the District Administrator, and principals.
-Be jointly responsible for enforcement of discipline and the operation of an effective school.
-Exercise general supervision over student conduct, not only while in the classroom, but also before school, during lunch and recess, and in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities, as assigned.
-Attend all meetings and professional development scheduled by the principal and the District Administrator, including in-service training meetings scheduled by the District Administrator and special meetings called by principals.
-Submit grades for report cards, quarterly and at midterm grading periods.
-Maintains confidentiality to the School District of Manawa.
-Promotes a positive image of the District at all times.
-Perform other duties assigned by the principal.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The School District of Manawa does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability should contact the District Office by email.