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The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher with an emphasis on Psychology at Central High School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Projected start date: August 27, 2024
Wisconsin certification 1701 - Broadfield Social Studies or 2700 - Social Studies is required. Additional certifications in the social studies field (1710, 1725, 1740, or 1745) are preferred.
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of current practices and methodologies in the teaching of social studies.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach students with special needs.
• Knowledge of and ability to integrate computer technology in the teaching of social studies.
• Knowledge of and ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
• Prefer experience with AVID Teaching methods.

Position responsibilities:

• Develops and plans instructional activities, lesson plans and/or individual educational plans.
• Conducts classroom instruction based on established curriculum.
• Monitors student performance and behavior and takes appropriate action.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences. Interprets student strengths, weaknesses and/or problems a student may be experiencing in the classroom.
• Collaborates with other staff in evaluating individual student problems, approaches to instructional units, and new teaching technologies or procedures available.
• Develops student tests and evaluates results.
• Determines student grades for instructional units.
• Maintains and provides accurate records as required.
• Participates in curriculum review, staff development and/or training, and keeps abreast of information in the field of education.
• Completes additional tasks as required by administrators.
• Ability or interest to coach or advise one or more co-curricular groups or clubs.

Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
After application submission, you will NOT be able to modify your application or add additional application materials. Only application materials submitted with your WECAN application will be accepted (i.e. resume, letters of recommendation). Please DO NOT EMAIL or mail application materials as they cannot be given consideration. Submit your application once it is complete.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.

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