ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of Lad Lake.
• Fosters an educational environment conducive to learning.
• Plan instructional programs designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at-risk or special-needs youth.
• Develops a culturally sensitive curriculum.
• Prepares lesson plans.
• Participates in developing and monitoring student education plans.
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities.
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Maintains up-to-date grades and student academic evaluations
• Ensure that performance management, risk reduction, quality improvement, and contract or regulatory compliance is managed using an inclusive and data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned with ongoing strategic initiatives and has a measurable impact on outcomes.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Wisconsin teaching certificate
  • Licensed Areas: English, Language Arts
• Previous experience working with emotionally and behaviorally disabled (EBD) students or at-risk adolescent populations. 2 to 3 years of successful classroom behavior management experience.
• Must be able to deal with students positively and confidently; be equitable when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population.
• Able to adapt to change, be flexible, and be confident.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, effective behavior management techniques, and exhibit good judgment.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits
• Variable sick time for school personnel based on teaching days
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan
• Free meals when eating with clients
• Casual dress
• Company-paid training
• Ongoing paid training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Employer