2nd Grade Teacher

2nd Grade Teacher

Rock River Intermediate School

7/7/2022

Steven Hill

District Administrator

shill@waupun.k12.wi.us

920-324-9341 ext 2102

https://www.waupun.k12.wi.us

8/15/2022

Competitive

Full Time

The Waupun Area School District is a 4K-12 school district serving a population of 1900 students in South Central Wisconsin. Located conveniently on Hwy 151, Waupun is only 45 minutes north of Madison and 20 minutes south of Fond du Lac. WASD is home to four schools, including a charter school in Fox Lake. The Waupun Area School District is seeking a full-time 2nd grade teachers for the 2022-23 school year at Rock River Intermediate School (Grades 2-6) to work with their grade-level team as a professional learning community in order to maximize the potential of each student by: 1. Utilizing current research-based best practices that model the skills and practices of life-long learning. 2. Effectively engaging students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs. 3. Systematically gathering, analyzing, and using relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content/delivery methods, and providing timely feedback to students. 4. Providing a respectful, safe, positive, and student-centered environment that is conducive to student engagement and learning. 5. Reflecting upon one’s practice in order to continually evaluate the effects of one’s teaching choices and actions on students, parents, and others in the professional learning community and to grow professionally. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements. The Teacher: A. Engages inconsistent learning aligned to district initiatives. Actively seeks professional learning opportunities. B. Plans specifically for the use of reciprocal teaching strategies: Identifying similarities & differences, summarizing & note-taking, reinforcing effort & providing recognition, homework & practice, non-linguistic representations, cooperative learning, setting objectives & providing feedback, generating & testing hypotheses, questions/cues/advanced organizers. C. Emphasizes student use of meta-cognitive strategies. Supports, contributes and incorporates a balance of instructional strategies (such as the gradual release of responsibility method, differentiation, inquiry-based learning, multiple levels of questioning, etc.). D. Demonstrates commitment to improving the school as a whole by actively engaging in the achievement of the school’s mission and goals by influencing strategic planning and implementing initiatives at both the PLC and building level. Engages with and actively contributes to team level continuous improvement process. E. Uses formative assessment on a continuous basis to drive instruction. Maintains high expectations for student growth and provides regular feedback to students regarding their progress in order to build confidence and encourage risk-taking. Involves students in individual goal setting & progress monitoring of their performance data. F. Uses technology to integrate strategies to promote 21st Century skills into the instruction for all students. G. Uses discretion and exercises confidentiality when discussing school matters. H. Displays a disposition and attitude that promotes a positive school and classroom environment and fosters students’ belief in themselves. Positive behavior expectations are used to reinforce an environment conducive to learning. Develops effective parent relationships. I. Follows District and building policies and procedures. J. Completes other duties as assigned by the building principal. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation. The Waupun Area School District is an equal opportunity employer. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122 throughout his/her employment in the District. It is a requirement that all staff members serve as a positive role model for students.

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Bachelor