3rd Grade Teacher - one year term - Schurz - Vacancy ID: 235316

3^rd GRADE TEACHER

ONE YEAR LIMITED TERM

LEVEL:                        Elementary – Third Grade Teacher

CERTIFICATION:        Elementary Education

JOB LOCATION:        Schurz Elementary School

PERCENTAGE:           100% - One Year Limited Term                                   

START DATE:             August 25, 2025 (new teacher orientation is August 18 – 21, 2025)

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

Qualified candidates should possess:

·         Experience teaching Math and Literacy with strong knowledge of best practices;

·         Demonstrates commitment to dual language education and understands the role of English instruction in a bilingual setting;

·         Uses culturally and linguistically responsive practices to support multilingual and diverse learners;

·         Collaborates closely with grade-level and dual language teaching partners to align instruction and classroom culture;

·         Uses data to inform instruction and support student growth, particularly in literacy and math;

·         Builds strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment;

·         Engages in ongoing professional learning and contributes positively to schoolwide initiatives and climate.

THE SCHOOL:         Schurz Elementary is a 4K-5 building with an enrollment of approximately 220 students, approximately 60 staff members, and a growing Dual Language program.

 THE DISTRICT:        The Watertown Unified School District is the 50^th largest school district in Wisconsin.  The District has approximately 3,300 public school students enrolled among five elementary, one middle, and one high school. 

 THE COMMUNITY:  The Watertown community has 24,000 residents and is located on the Rock River approximately halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, at the junction of Highways 16, 19, and 26.

APPLY BY:   Applications will be reviewed as received until the needs of the district have been met.

 The Watertown Unified School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability status.