POSITION OVERVIEW
Lad Lake seeks a dedicated, compassionate teacher to join our trauma-sensitive school community. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity and a love for learning while creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment. They must understand the impact of trauma on learning and behavior and incorporate strategies that promote resilience, social and emotional regulation, and student success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide individual or small group English and Reading instruction to Lad Lake students.
- Be a resource for Lad Lake Education Staff members by providing helpful teaching strategies for low-reading students.
- Administer progress monitoring tests as often as required.
- Will work on reading strategies with students year-round
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with trauma histories or learning challenges.
- Recognize and respond to signs of trauma and stress in students with sensitivity and appropriate interventions.
- Implement social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies and collaborate with school staff to support students’ well-being.
- Build strong relationships with students to create a sense of belonging.
- Participate in ongoing professional development related to trauma-informed education, SEL, and best practices in teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Educational Background- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (preferred).
- Licensure- 316 Reading Teacher Licensure or 317 Reading Specialist
- Previous experience working with emotionally and behaviorally disabled (EBD) students or vulnerable adolescent populations; 2 to 3 years of successful classroom behavior management experience.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed educational practices and SEL.
- Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Must 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 communication and organizational skills and effective behavior management techniques and exhibit good judgment.
- Compassionate, patient, and adaptable.
- Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and their communities.
BENEFITS
- 401k
- Free meals when eating with students.
- Casual dress.
- Company-paid training.
- Ongoing paid training.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Longevity – We’re Wisconsin’s oldest youth service organization!
- A servant-leadership culture – Our leaders are here to support you so you can best serve our youth.
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