Grade 4 Classroom Teacher Long-Term Substitute - Vacancy ID: 223497

The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district. All roles have a direct impact on students and all employees are viewed as educators. Our success is fostered and supported through the working relationships of all staff and is built on a foundation of equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, the pursuit of excellence, and shared responsibility at school, at home, and in the community.

In the Verona Area School District, our mission is that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life. To meet this mission, the Verona Area School District will ensure that every individual has access to the educational, social, and emotional support they need to feel valued and affirmed in their unique identities and experiences. We acknowledge that inequities and power dynamics exist in our system such that some individuals, on the basis of their identities*, face barriers to accessing the opportunities they need to experience success. In acknowledgment of such, The Verona Area School District is committed to disrupting these systems of inequity.

We are seeking applicants for the following position(s):

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher Long-Term Substitute
Verona Area School District
Stoner Prairie Elementary School
1.0 FTE
Position to begin on or around January 6, 2025, to on or around February 2, 2025
Elementary/Regular Education required
Experience with culturally relevant pedagogy preferred
A commitment to furthering our school’s vision of an equitable learning environment for all personalized learning required
SEL and PBIS training/experience a plus as well as knowledge of Zones of Regulation, Second Step and Mindfulness strategies
Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish a plus, bilingual (Spanish) skills are prioritized

A copy of job description can be found here
To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application at: https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#​/

Must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life.
DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted until filled
Building Administrator: Mary Seidl, Principal, Stoner Prairie Elementary, 5830 Devoro Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer

Job Ride Assistance: If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA's Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/