Third Grade Teacher - Vacancy ID: 254892

Westside Elementary is seeking a full time Third Grade Teacher with a passion for inspiring and encouraging ALL students to reach their potential through character development and academic growth within a positive and safe classroom environment. Candidates must be able to build successful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing clear expectations and ongoing communication.  The position begins with the 2026-27 school year.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance co-paid by the school district and employee, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. The positions begins on August 17, 2026.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE
The School District of River Falls serves 3400 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To learn more about our school and community visit: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.

 

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity.  We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

 

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us.  If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101. 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)
A complete application will include:
*WECAN application
*District Teacher Question Set
*Cover letter addressed to Rachel Mader, Westside Elementary Principal
*Resume
*Two or more letters of reference preferably dated within the last two years
*Transcripts

The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026