What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Teacher position at Sauk Prairie School District?
Vacancy Details
Title
High School Science Teacher
School/Building
Sauk Prairie High School
Number of Openings
1
URL
N/A
Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)
Open until filled
Contact
Name
Chad Harnisch
Title
High School Principal
Email
chad.harnisch@saukprairieschools.org
Phone
(608) 644-2811
Website
http://www.saukprairieschools.org
Position Details
Position Start Date
8/26/2025
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
Position Description:
Sauk Prairie School District is seeking a student-centered, technology-savvy, energetic educator with a passion for teaching to join our Science Department as a teacher in the Sauk Prairie School District. The members of our current Science Department have a variety of licenses; and we are looking for a flexible teammate who can join that team. The assignment could be Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
In addition to exemplary credentials in science, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated history that would include the following experiences and dispositions:
- Use of data to inform programming goals and evaluate student progress
- Comfort and expertise in growing students within a project-based learning environment
- Knowledge and implementation of trauma-informed instructional practices
- Content-area literacy instruction
- A passion for working with High School students
Sauk Prairie High School just completed a four-year, $60 million dollar refurbishment, transforming our 60 year old school into a modern facility that will serve the needs of our community for another 50 years. Sauk Prairie Middle School is in the early stages of a facilities study which will lead to a remodel of that learning community. The person filling this role will be integral to the team redesigning learning in these new, state of the art facilities.
District Description:
The district includes Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, two “next door” villages known as Sauk Prairie. They are located on the beautiful Wisconsin River. Thirteen towns and the village of Merrimac are also in the district. The area features rolling hills, meadows, bluffs, forests, lakes and streams. The district offers small-town, rural living with easy access to the Madison urban area (25 miles) and to the Wisconsin Dells recreation area (28 miles). The district serves 2,800 students, and comprises six learning communities with a high school of 850 students, middle school of 600 students and four elementary schools of 1,350 students.
WI DPI Certification Required: 2600 - Science Or at least two of the following: 1605- Biology,1606 - Life and Environmental Science, 1610 - Chemistry, 1625 - Physics.
Start Date: August 26, 2025. Two days of new teacher in-service the week before. School begins on September 2, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Chad Harnisch, High School Principal at (608) 644-2811 or email at chad.harnisch@saukprairieschools.org
All applicants must apply via WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org
As part of your WECAN application, please provide the online cover letter and attach the following files: resume, transcripts, and credentials/three letters of recommendation.
Application deadline: until filled
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
0
Degree
Bachelor
Licenses
- Biology/Life Science
- Chemistry
- Life and Environmental Science
- Physics
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
Salary : $60
