Summer School Student Support - Vacancy ID: 224858

The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district.   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.  All roles at the Verona Area School District have a direct impact on students and our north star where all students will achieve disciplinary literacy. 

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.

The Verona Area School District is seeking two 2025 Summer School Student Support positions (one at the elementary level and at the secondary level). 

The Verona Area Summer School runs from June 23 - July 3 and July 7 - July 18.

The Summer School Student Support position contributes to the District's educational mission by enhancing classroom instruction, fostering student achievement, and promoting the acquisition of lifelong learning skills. This role emphasizes supporting instructional practices and literacy development to ensure educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all students. The position also provides leadership and consultation to alleviate social, emotional, or environmental difficulties impacting student academic performance, particularly in literacy and related areas. The full job description can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13HZtqwziEU0sZec7rHdacfeUNSFBGgdzGgHpGQrNfDU/edit?usp=sharing

Education and Licensure: Wisconsin DPI Certification and/or prior experience working in an educational student support role. Background in literacy instruction or reading intervention preferred.

Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, approachable demeanor.

Certification: NVCI certification or willingness to obtain.

Classes will run from 8am-12pm each day.  All summer school teachers (in person, blended, and online classes) will be expected to be at school from 7:30am-12:30pm each day of the session(s).  This position will be paid for a total of 5 hrs/day. 

Bilingual (Spanish) skills and Reading Licenses are prioritized

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.

To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application at https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/#/ DEADLINE: Position to close on January 12, 2025. The Verona Area School District recruits on a rolling basis. Applicants are considered as they apply until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. 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/ The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.