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Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree of related subject from an accredited university and a Wisconsin teaching license or the opportunity to get a license
Description of Position:
Humke Elementary School, a pre-K through grade 3 school, is searching for a 3rd grade teacher who is dynamic, progressive, and collaborative. Favored candidates will be inspiring and demonstrate the additional capacity to learn and grow in their knowledge of helping students become responsible, independent learners, who can self-direct their learning, and learn how to self-regulate.
At Humke Elementary School, we are aiming to create a school where students are challenged, healthy, engaged, safe, and supported.
A Nekoosa School District teacher…
1. understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches.
2. understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
3. understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
4. understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.
5. uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
6. uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction in the classroom.
7. organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of the subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
8. understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of pupils
9. is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community, and others, and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
10. fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and who acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
PI 34.02 Teacher Standards
Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. It is the staff member’s legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
Performance Responsibilities:
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Planning and Preparation
· Demonstrate knowledge of content & pedagogy
· Demonstrate knowledge of students
· Set instructional outcomes
· Demonstrate knowledge of resources
· Design coherent instruction
· Design student assessment
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Instruction
· Communicate with students
· Use question and discussion techniques
· Engage students in learning
· Use assessment in instruction
· Demonstrate flexibility & responsiveness
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The Classroom Environment
· Create an environment of respect & rapport
· Establish a culture for learning
· Manage classroom procedures
· Manage student behavior
· Organize physical space
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Professional Responsibilities
· Reflect on teaching
· Maintain accurate records
· Communicate with families
· Participate in a professional community
· Grow and develop professionally
· Show professionalism
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Employees will be evaluated, at least in part, against their job descriptions.
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The Board of Education reserves the authority to the District Administrator to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary within the scope of the employment position.
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