Middle School Math Teacher

Background:

The School District of North Fond du Lac is located five miles north of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in Fond du Lac County. We serve over 1550 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students providing well-designed lessons by removing barriers and providing meaningful feedback helps to build success within all student learners. We are seeking an intelligent, motivated, passionate, innovative, and engaging teacher who will meet the needs of all students by effectively collaborating with the staff and partnering with our families. Our new teacher will be passionate and committed to their students’ sense of belonging and well-being, They will include student voice into the classroom. while exhibiting strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

General Description of Position Assignment:

The position seeks a Math Teacher at Bessie Allen Middle School (BAMS). primarily for 6th grade, with the possibility of 7th or 8th grade course assignments, pending any potential future changes of scheduling or staffing at BAMS. We prefer, but do not require, 6-12 certification in Math.

Overall Expectations:

• Your role is to come to school prepared to be the best version of yourself, as an individual who is concerned for others and gives respect to all.

• Enter each day curious and work to contribute as well as demonstrate your skills.

• Participate in the NFDL school community and represent yourself in the best possible way in and out of school always.

Qualities you need to do the job to be successful in NFDL Schools:

• Time Management

• Management and preparation for learning

• Ability to work with others

• Empathy

• Respect for others' stories

• Willingness to take risks

• Acceptance of the learning associated with failure

• Completion of your tasks

• Ownership of your success

• Demonstration of your knowledge and learning

• Be present using active listening

Leadership Responsibilities: (you influence others in every experience)

• Maintain optimism

• Be curious

• Be gritty

• Be kind

• Care for others and yourself

• Care for schools, halls, classrooms, and campus

• Represent our school and our staff in the community with dignity and pride

• Be a role model for your fellow colleagues and students

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective instruction to students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

• Ability to collaborate with special and general education colleagues to improve student learning.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues that work with English Language Learners (ELL) to improve student learning.

• Willingness and ability to build relationships and engage with families.

• Use data to adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Knowledgeable in Wisconsin state standards and be able to modify and adapt the curriculum to meet individual student learning needs.

• Understand the IEP process and have the ability to assist in the evaluation of children possessing a variety of disabilities.

• Understanding of the developmental stages of literacy and use of developmentally appropriate practices and strategies.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to be flexible and work well with support staff, parents, and administration.

• Ability to perform other related duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Full benefits package -

WI Retirement, Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Long & Short Term Disability, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Accumulative Sick Leave, Flexible Spending, 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Accounts, Health and Financial Wellness Program, Professional Development, option payroll deduction for savings products, Employee Assistance Program.

Credentials:

We are committed to hiring individuals that are committed to our District's ideals, regardless of experience.

Here are our general requirements in terms of needed credentials.

• Years of Experience Required = 0

• Years of Experience Preferred = 3

• Degree = Bachelor

Certifications Required:

We highly prefer any certification that qualifies the candidate to minimally teach any subject area for grades 6-8.

• 1777 - Regular Education: Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence or

• 1088 - Elementary/Middle Level Education

Certifications Desired:

We desire to hire candidates that can teach Math at all secondary levels (grades 6-12). Any of the following certifications are highly desired.

• 1400 (Grades 4-12) - Mathematics

Please contact Jillian Gordon, Principal of BAMS, with any certification-related questions pertaining to this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Work Location: In person