High School Band Teacher - Vacancy ID: 236853

The School District of Waupaca is looking for a talented full time Band teacher to assist us in helping our students develop their capabilities and confidence to achieve their dreams and make the world a better place (SDW mission). While the teaching assignment will depend on candidate skills and experience, because we believe in matching student needs with department member strengths, preference will be given to applicants with the ability/certification to teach general, vocal, and instrumental music. 

Successful School District of Waupaca family members know that student learning is a product of high quality instruction, curriculum, and assessment happening within a safe and supportive environment.  

The School District of Waupaca Believes High Quality Instruction...

...begins with the belief that ALL children will and can learn rigorously appropriate standards.

...happens when every staff member accepts accountability for the growth of EVERY child.

...occurs when we are teachers of students first, teachers of content second.

...means analyzing and utilizing student data from a variety of resources to implement the best instructional strategies to assist students in achieving learning expectations.

...incorporates technology into daily teaching.

...is the product of carefully planned lessons that are engaging and inquiry based.

The School District of Waupaca Believes High Quality Curriculum...

...is a product of ongoing staff communication and collaboration.

...continually keeps students, parents, and school staff appropriately updated on the learning progression of each student we serve; including but not limited to weekly updates of students learning via our student information system and 24 hour or less

response time to all student and parent communications. 

The School District of Waupaca Believes High Quality Assessment...

...assesses students based on academic standards, rather than on student behavior.

...allows staff to continually reflect on their own performance and outcomes of their students, using their knowledge of self and input from others to create their personal cycle of growth and development as a teacher and community member.

The School District of Waupaca Believes Safe and Supportive Environments...

...create students and educators who are open to feedback from the learning community, taking advice, corrections, direction, and support in the spirit of continuous improvement.

…provide opportunities for teachers to actively participate in Professional Learning Communities.

....happen when staff hold themselves and their students to high academic, behavior, and social standards.

...occur when teachers demonstrate proficiency in the WI teacher standards.

...are built and maintained through relationships with students, parents, and community members.

...have roots in consistent expectations, such as the Waupaca Way, where every community member is expected to be: Safe, Prepared, Responsible, and Respectful.

...create trusting relationships with students, families, and community members; 

   involving the necessary support to ensure the success of each individual student.

...are the direct result of staff possessing the abilities to perform duties with commitment to all School District of Waupaca Staff Handbook and Board Policies.  

In alignment with School District of Waupaca School Board policies, the School District of Waupaca does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, arrest or conviction record, membership in the military reserve, religion, political beliefs or affiliations, citizenship, use or non-use of lawful products off school premises during non-working hours or any other factor prohibited by law. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex (including sexual orientation) or disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex or other requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to the proper and efficient operation and administration of the school district. In addition, the School District of Waupaca requires all employees shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

To learn more about the School District of Waupaca, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website (http://waupacasd.cms4schools.net/district/employment-opportunities.cfm)