Outreach Teacher/ Work Base Learning support Alternative High School

Pay

Starting salary: $52,918 plus based on experience.

About the role

Provides support and instruction to students identified with at‑risk needs which may include students with attendance, behavior, connectedness, reading, math or other needs affecting their learning. Responsible for planning and/or monitoring instruction and/or adaptation of the educational program, based on goal plan objectives, to enable students who need assistance to achieve state and district benchmarks and maximize their educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, reviews and modifies a curriculum, schedule or course of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Instructs and supports students individually and in small groups.
• Participates in the CARE team process to develop, review, evaluate, and implement a Goal Plan for students participating in at‑risk programs.
• Collaborates and communicates with students' other teachers to improve student learning.
• Provides support to staff regarding curriculum and/or behavior plans.
• Collaborates, plans, models, and teaches in a team environment.
• Monitors and evaluates students' work and behavioral expectations and progress based on tests, grades, work samples, attendance and discipline data, and observations.
• Keeps appropriate records and updates goal plan.
• Provides qualitative and quantitative feedback to students and parents; participates in parent/teacher conferences and open houses.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective and safe learning environment.
• Participates in building, content area, and grade‑level meetings as required.
• Continues professional growth.
• Acts as a liaison for the students with staff, supervisors, administrators, community resources, and parents.
• Collaborates and communicates with families to improve student learning.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises students and paraprofessionals.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education; experience, training, or coursework in at‑risk, special education, minority, urban education, or students of poverty; preferred experience providing interventions for at‑risk students.
• Communication and Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to present information and respond to questions from students, staff, administrators, and parents.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Analytical and Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; align lessons with building and district objectives; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively; use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Temperament: Ability to deal with people, direct others, and influence attitudes, opinions, and judgments; highly flexible with multi‑organizational skills; directly responsible for the safety and well‑being of others.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, frequently walk and stand, and may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision. The employee may occasionally lift up to 45 pounds.

Work Environment

The noise level is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently interacts with the public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of students.

Licenses

• Current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license at the level being taught (alternative education #952 or Special Education preferred but not required).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25.