Long-Term 8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher (Perfect for a December Graduate!) - Vacancy ID: 275435

Dodgeland Middle School, located in Juneau, WI, is seeking a dedicated, student-centered educator to join our team as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 8th Grade English/Language Arts. This position provides crucial instructional continuity for our 8th-grade students, focusing on reading comprehension, analytical writing, communication skills, and critical thinking. The ideal candidate will foster an engaging, inclusive classroom culture that supports middle school learners academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum: Deliver standards-based ELA lessons adhering to district curriculum guidelines across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, structured, and safe learning environment conducive to student growth and academic engagement.

• Assessment & Feedback: Evaluate student work, provide timely feedback, track academic progress, and maintain accurate grading records in the student information system.

• Student Support: Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, accommodating students with IEPs or 504 plans in collaboration with special education staff.

• Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, support staff, and school leadership regarding student achievements or concerns.

• Professional Expectations: Fulfill standard supervisory duties (e.g., hallway monitoring, homeroom/advisory) and attend relevant grade-level or departmental meetings as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Middle Childhood Education, or a related field required.

• Licensure: Valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Teaching License (Middle Childhood–Early Adolescence, 400 English, or 300 Communication Arts preferred) or a valid Short-Term/Long-Term Substitute Permit.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (School hours)

• Duration: Long-Term Substitute Assignment (Anticipated Start Date- February 25, 2027 -- Anticipated End Date- May 14, 2027. Anticipated start and end dates may fluctuate slightly )

• Compensation: Daily long-term substitute rate as established by the Dodgeland School District Board of Education.