5th Grade Teacher

SUMMARY:

Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum is a public charter school that is looking for strong, forward-thinking individuals to build the foundation of the school.

Students at KTEC will earn certifications that align with competencies identified by industry. This model prepares students for post-secondary education, as well as being the workforce ready. Students will be empowered to develop a strong sense of character, understand how to function collectively within society and be career and future focused.

The teacher is essential in managing classrooms so that students can thrive academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally. Achieving academic excellence requires the teacher to provide rigorous and engaging lessons that meet grade level standards, differentiate to meet the needs of a diverse group of students and build a classroom environment where all students feel accepted and challenged.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate commitment to and ownership of creating a classroom environment and culture that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of KTEC.
• Seek and use feedback to ensure personal growth, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Utilize active listening, assume best intentions, and take other perspectives.
• Serve as an active member of the assigned professional learning community.
• Perform all aspects of classroom management, preparation, and implementation of current teaching strategies.
• Great interpersonal communication skills are a must.
• Organize and participate in special activities for students.
• Design, deliver, and assess nature-based, inquiry-based, and project-based learning; effectively integrate content standards.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and in-services including the Summer Institute professional development for school staff; participate in appropriate professional development as required by the DPI.
• Communicate with parents using a variety of methods as needed.
• Guide placement procedures and participate in placement meetings, as assigned, for newly referred students.
• Participate in selecting curriculum, equipment, classroom supplies, and other materials.