School District of La Crosse Jobs Hiring Now

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The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Grade 8 ELA Teacher at Longfellow Middle School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Projected start date: August 11, 2026.

Wisconsin certification 1777 or 1088 is required. Multiple certifications are preferred.

Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:

• Strong demonstrated mission to be an educator.
• Strong background in current teaching strategies and methodology in math, literature, grammar, and reading instruction.
• Strong background in learning theory and middle school philosophy.
• Strong background in a variety of evaluation and assessment tools.
• Course work and/or other training specific to middle school education.
• Course work and/or other training relevant to current trends and learning strategies such as integrated, thematic teaching and performance assessment.
• Course work and/or other training in student management techniques.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• People skills including positive problem solving, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Technology literacy.
• Lifelong learning commitment through credentials which reflect post-secondary training, conference attendance, and membership in professional and civic organizations.
• Timeliness in meeting deadlines, requests, and other professional responsibilities.
• The ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for students.
• The ability to analyze data to support and enhance student learning.

Position responsibilities:

• Develop and implement lessons which reflect and follow district curriculum and which integrate age and developmentally appropriate practices for middle school students.
• Develop and implement lessons based on thematic units which integrate reading, language arts, and technology skills along with skills in higher level thinking and research. These plans will also allow for experiences in peer teamwork and collaboration.
• Collaborate with other staff members in monitoring, planning, and evaluating student performance in intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.
• Develop and implement assessment and evaluation processes which accurately reflect and summarize student learning.
• Maintain accurate student progress and behavioral records.
• Interpret individual student progress to parents, students, and other professionals through positive conferencing techniques.
• Practice appropriate inclusion and instruction for students identified for Special Education Needs, English Language Learners (ELL), and High Performance Learners.
• Actively participate in staff development and other professional growth experiences provided by the school district.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment for students.
• Maintain positive home-school communications and relations.
• Complete additional tasks as requested by administrators.

Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.

The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.

The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.

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