Job Description

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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten

Date Posted:
4/18/2023

Location:
Winnequah School

Monona Grove School District has an anticipated opening for a 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher at Winnequah School. Position begins August 22, 2023.

Overview:
The Monona Grove School District is seeking a qualified Kindergarten Teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Elementary Teacher in support of all learners and co-plan to co-serve with teams of teachers in inclusive classroom settings.
• Monitor students\xe2\x80\x99 academic and behavioral progress (through embedded, observational data collection and analysis) to guide instructional decisions. Monitor and address IEP goals as necessary.
• Apply principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through multiple means of representation, engagement, and assessment supporting reciprocal learning strategies.
• Support proportional representation of all learners in all classrooms.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with other teachers and administrators.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including special education teachers, to provide a range of academic and social-emotional support to students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Collaborate with school improvement teams and align practice with the MGSD Equity Non-Negotiables.
• Establish effective rapport and build strong relationships with students.
• Develop positive relationships and engage in open reciprocal communication with parents and families.
• Attend work regularly.
• Perform other duties as directed by building administration.

Qualifications:
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Passionate about student learning.
• Anti-bias, anti-racist educator.
• Proactive communicator and relationship builder.
• Reflective learner.
• Resilient, resourceful collaborator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in teaching various content areas preferred.
• Experience with differentiating instruction preferred.
• Experience with collaborative, student-centered teams.
• Experience with play-based instruction preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS), Conscious Discipline, and/or Restorative Justice.
• Experience working with diverse learners and supporting culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to use technology in support of learning and instruction.
• Ability to work positively and productively as an active member of a vibrant teaching team.

License Requirement:

• Valid WI Department of Public Instruction Regular Education (1777) or Elementary/Middle Level Education (1088) license, or ability to obtain license upon hire required
  • Early Childhood or;
  • Early Childhood- Middle Childhood or;
  • Appropriate low and high grade levels

External Applicants
For best consideration, please submit a completed application by May 3, 2023. Position will be open until filled.

I nternal Applicants
Please submit an Applitrack application by April 25, 2023.

Monona Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from diverse, bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates. MGSD does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.