School District of Niagara

Employment Opportunities

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

The School District of Niagara is seeking a licensed full-time Special Education Teacher who is interested in working in a district that values collaboration, inclusion, and high academic standards.

This role provides specialized instruction and educational/behavioral support for elementary students with a full range of disabilities, while working in an inclusive environment. The district provides a strong collaborative team approach with support from our highly skilled special education staff as well as regular education staff and administration. Cross-categorical licensure, a background in co-teaching, sound behavioral management techniques, as well as experience with students on the autism spectrum is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be Wisconsin DPI certified in special education
Knowledge and experience working with LD, EBD, and ID students.
Preferred training and experience in behavior management, social skills instruction, positive behavioral support strategies, and data collection
Knowledge and experience with reading instruction and a strong background in intervention programs/strategies. Preferred knowledge and/or experience with Comprehensive Literacy model of instruction utilizing Daily 5 and Café strategies.
Knowledge and experience with math instruction; including intervention strategies.

Candidates must demonstrate successful experiences with CWD students. Desire and ability to work in a cross-categorical, inclusive delivery model with LD, ED, OI, OHI, and speech and language students. Willingness to collaborate with classroom teachers in the regular education setting. Must be knowledgeable in state standards and be able to modify and adapt the curriculum to meet the individual student learning needs. Ability to work with a variety of learning styles, relate to a wide variety of individuals. Ability to be flexible and work well with support staff, parents, and administration. Must be knowledgeable in the IEP process.

Salary is $36,500 - $69,250 per year and is negotiable per years of teaching and additional licensing. Tuition reimbursement is available.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, current DPI license, transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Nathaniel Burklund, Superintendent, 700 Jefferson Avenue, Niagara, WI 54151, or email at nburklund@niagara.k12.wi.us.

UPPER ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTOR

Starting Date: August 26, 2019

Deadline: Friday, July 5, 2019

The School District of Niagara is seeking an elementary instructor with a Wisconsin elementary license. Additional certifications in other subjects would be a plus to lead this outstanding 4K-12 school district.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Ability to effectively utilize data to measure growth of students.

2. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team.

3. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.

4. Ability to design and create learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate.

Salary is $36,500 - $69,250 per year and is negotiable per years of teaching and additional licensing. Tuition reimbursement is available.

BUS DRIVER NEEDED

The School District of Niagara is seeking a quality individual interested in becoming part of our transportation team as a bus driver for daily routes for the 2019-2020 school year. Shifts will also include field trips and driving for athletic events after school hours. Bus drivers must pass the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam and the Wisconsin School Bus Endorsement exam that include a federal medical assessment and a drug/alcohol screening. Bus driver training assistance is available through the district. Please submit your letter of interest to Nathaniel Burklund, Superintendent, 700 Jefferson Avenue, Niagara, WI 54151.

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH

The School District of Niagara has an opening for junior varsity boys’ basketball coach for the 2019-2020 school year.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Possess and implement a coaching and learning philosophy inclusive of; the role of athletics, winning and losing, competition, players, school, and community
Assists the Varsity Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
Participate in professional development opportunities with coaching staff
Assists with determining game strategy
Assists the Varsity Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
Coaching experience in a basketball program
Demonstrated success with student athletes
Must have or complete CPR and First Aid certification, as scheduled by the district, which provides training at no cost to the employee
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Varsity Basketball Coach, Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator

Please submit your letter of interest and resume to Nathaniel Burklund, Superintendent, 700 Jefferson Avenue, Niagara, WI 54151. Deadline is Friday, July 5, 2019.

The School District of Niagara is an equal opportunity employer.

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