Kindergarten Teacher

Teacher Position

Reports to:

Building Principal or Designated Administrator

Qualifications:

• Possess a current teaching license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for their teaching assignment (and maintain that license)
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; and ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and the community
• Commitment to the school district's professional learning community (PLC) mission-Our community ensures that every student learns at the highest level.
• Commitment and understanding of the district's collective commitments:
• We will follow the Professional Learning Communities Framework, with a focus on learning, collaboration, and results.
• We will ensure implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum for our District's students to compete in a global community.
• We will commit to continuous improvement in our performance through a results-oriented focus.
• We will create a supportive atmosphere so that all students and staff feel physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe.
• We will partner with all stakeholders in the community to achieve the HASD mission.
• We will be leaders and innovators in education.

Position Summary:

Hortonville Area School District teachers and educational specialists are expected to challenge and encourage all students to reach their full potential within a positive and safe classroom environment. Teachers and educational specialists are also expected to build successful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing clear expectations, ongoing communication and support. Teachers and educational specialists are expected to understand the professional learning community philosophy, district mission and collaborative commitments.

Focus:

• The teacher shall understand and implement the educator effectiveness standards and indicators. (Indicators are available in the HASD teacher handbook.)
• Adhere to Board policies and State statutes.
• Use formative and summative assessment to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Collaborates and develops relationships with families, building and district staff focused on student learning.
• Engage with professional learning communities throughout the building/district.
• Incorporate the use of 21st century skills and technology.
• Other duties as assigned by an administrator.

Performance Evaluation:

Building Administration Term of Employment: 190 days or as approved by the Board of Education

Teacher Performance Standards:

• Professional Knowledge
• Instructional Planning
• Instructional Delivery
• Assessment for and of Learning
• Learning Environment
• Professionalism

Educational Specialist Performance Standards:

• Professional Knowledge
• Assessment
• Program Planning and Management
• Program Delivery
• Professionalism