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Special Education Teacher, ID – Long Term Substitute

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River Falls High School is seeking a dynamic Special Education Teacher with a passion for inspiring and encouraging ALL students to reach their potential through hard work and character. Candidates must be able to create a positive and safe learning environment by first having the skills to build meaningful connections with students. Applicants must also be able to model and promote the positive character traits we expect to see in our students, including a strong work ethic, positive attitude, perseverance, growth mindset, collaborative and compassionate toward the needs of others. Further, we are seeking candidates with strong communication and organizational skills.

Candidates must have or be eligible for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in intellectual disabilities or cross-categorical special education. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with ID disabilities.

The position begins as soon as possible and goes through the end of the 22-23 school year. $228.96/day

Applications will be screened as they are submitted and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

Applications only accepted through WECAN https://wecan.waspa.org/ using certified staff vacancy ID#164714

Director of Academic Services

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River Falls School District is seeking an passionate, enthusiastic, and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Academic Services. This full-time, permanent position begins on July 1, 2023.

The Director of Academic Services is responsible for leading district educational programming. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum development, instructional leadership, assessment coordination, and instructional data analysis.

The Director of Academic Services works collaboratively with the administrative team and Board of Education to:
* Develop and implement the District’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
* Identify District priorities in curriculum, instruction, and staff development.

The ideal candidate will:
* Have strong human relations skills.
* Understand professional learning communities; effective instruction; and curriculum development.
* Communicate, present information, and respond to questions effectively.
* Handle stressful situations, organize and maintain numerous details, and work independently.
* Hold or have the ability to obtain a School Director of Instruction and Principal license issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Essential responsibilities include:
* Act as adviser to the District Superintendent on all questions relating to curriculum, assessment, and instructional affairs of the District.
* Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC).
* Oversee gifted-talented opportunities; English language programming; River Falls eSchool; and federal/state Grants (excluding IDEA).
* Guide staff in the selection of instructional materials and resources, their modification and revision.
* Manage curriculum resource adoption in alignment with other budgeting priorities.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance co-paid by the school district and employee, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.

Teacher- Grade 5 (Long- Term Substitute)

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JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.

REPORTS TO:
Building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

SUPERVISES:
Students, student teachers or others as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The classroom teacher shall:
1. Make provisions in the classroom utilizing the philosophy that all children can learn as per mission statement.
2. Teach curriculum as per scope and sequence and/or department curriculum.
3. Modify curriculum as appropriate and as needed in the curriculum review cycle.
4. Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to master the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
5. Provide in a timely fashion the necessary documentation for completing the materials adoption process when appropriate.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate personal and professional instructional goals with the assistance of the building principal as part of ongoing staff development.
7. Identify and provide a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
8. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation per building procedures.
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, consistent with the district’s philosophy, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students.
10. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
12. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and related procedures.
14. Maintain order in the classroom in a consistently fair and just manner.
15. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and assessment tools.
16. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide timely feedback to students, and provide progress reports as required.
17. Assess student progress towards mastery of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as appropriate.
18. Identify any learning and behavioral difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists and the Individual Education Team meeting.
19. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
20. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
21. Assist the administration in implementing Board policies and rules.
22. Encourage parent/guardian involvement by taking an active role and being available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
23. Maintain effective lines of communication among staff, parents/guardians and supervisors to assist in the education of each child.
24. Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate dress, timeliness, proper preparation and strong work habits.
25. Be responsible for students in his/her charge and for any and all students of the school during the school day and during school functions.
26. Work cooperatively with all staff, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and be supportive of other building/district programs.
27. Take responsibility for staying professionally current.
28. Attend all building faculty, department and Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffings and meetings as required or upon request.
29. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

School Psychologist (2nd Semester Only)

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Conduct Psycho-Educational Evaluations for initial special education identification or for re-evaluation when required. Conduct, score, interpret and report assessment results.
2) Case manage initial IEP evaluation team meetings and assignment of necessary staff.
3) Function as LEA for IEP team meetings.
4) Consult, collaborate with teachers, administrators and student services staff regarding issues related to student learning, behavior, mental health and social/emotional learning.
5) Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and assist with behavior and academic intervention plans.
6) Lead student assistance teams.
7) Support the use of data to make educational and behavioral decisions for students.
8) Support the coordination of special education services under the Director of Student Services.

REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Services

Teacher- Grade 2 (Long-Term Substitute)

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JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.

REPORTS TO:
Building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

SUPERVISES:
Students, student teachers or others as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The classroom teacher shall:
1. Make provisions in the classroom utilizing the philosophy that all children can learn as per mission statement.
2. Teach curriculum as per scope and sequence and/or department curriculum.
3. Modify curriculum as appropriate and as needed in the curriculum review cycle.
4. Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to master the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
5. Provide in a timely fashion the necessary documentation for completing the materials adoption process when appropriate.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate personal and professional instructional goals with the assistance of the building principal as part of ongoing staff development.
7. Identify and provide a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
8. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation per building procedures.
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, consistent with the district’s philosophy, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students.
10. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
12. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and related procedures.
14. Maintain order in the classroom in a consistently fair and just manner.
15. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and assessment tools.
16. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide timely feedback to students, and provide progress reports as required.
17. Assess student progress towards mastery of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as appropriate.
18. Identify any learning and behavioral difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists and the Individual Education Team meeting.
19. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
20. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
21. Assist the administration in implementing Board policies and rules.
22. Encourage parent/guardian involvement by taking an active role and being available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
23. Maintain effective lines of communication among staff, parents/guardians and supervisors to assist in the education of each child.
24. Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate dress, timeliness, proper preparation and strong work habits.
25. Be responsible for students in his/her charge and for any and all students of the school during the school day and during school functions.
26. Work cooperatively with all staff, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and be supportive of other building/district programs.
27. Take responsibility for staying professionally current.
28. Attend all building faculty, department and Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffings and meetings as required or upon request.
29. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)

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JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.

REPORTS TO:
Building principal and director of Student Services.

SUPERVISES:
Students, paraprofessionals, student teachers or others as assigned.