What are the responsibilities and job description for the LaCrossroads Program Teacher - Central High School position at School District of La Crosse?
Position Start Date
8/12/2025
Salary/Wage
Per negotiated contract
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE LaCrossroads Program Teacher at Central High School beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Projected start date: August 12, 2025
Wisconsin certification in one or more of the following areas is preferred: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. Additional certification 1952 is required. Candidates who do not currently hold a 1952 license may still be given consideration if they are eligible to obtain the license or a license with stipulations prior to the start of the school year.
Preferred experience/skills/abilities:
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.
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.
Wisconsin certification in one or more of the following areas is preferred: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. Additional certification 1952 is required. Candidates who do not currently hold a 1952 license may still be given consideration if they are eligible to obtain the license or a license with stipulations prior to the start of the school year.
Preferred experience/skills/abilities:
- Creating and supporting individual educational programs for students at risk of not graduating from high school.
- Consultation with peers, parents, and community agency staff.
- Life planning for students and families and transitioning students to post-secondary options.
- Laws, rules, regulations, and reports pertinent to serving this population of students.
- Instructing students in a classroom setting.
- Educating students about the program and working with the main office and student services personnel to identify prospective students.
- Meeting with families and students regarding entry and exit from the program Coteaching, Coserving and Coplanning with teachers regarding academic courses.
- Working with the other LaCrossroads coordinator to align curriculum, pathways, and other program requirements.
- Close communication with parents/guardians regarding attendance, progress, behavior, etc.
- Auditing graduation requirements for progress towards diploma
- Conflict resolution skills required.
- Develop and maintain community partnerships to promote success with the students and program.
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.
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.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
0
Degree
Bachelor
Licenses
- Alternative Education
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
