****FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR****

BASE Wage: $36,500.16 annual* 

*annual wage will be pro-rated based on start date and/or full-time/part-time status, base wage is contingent upon the employee actively working the full year, unpaid days off will adjust wage for that specific pay-period.

JOB TITLE:    Teacher (K5 – 8), Monolingual English or      FLSA STATUS:  Exempt/Salaried

                        Bilingual (English / Spanish)

JOB LOCATION:      Charter School                       

PRIMARY FUNCTION:          Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a high quality, comprehensive and appropriate instructional program (in their assigned grade level).

PRIMARY DUTIES:       

Legend: E = Essential /  NE = Non Essential  /  N/A = Not Applicable

BILINGUAL POSITIONS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES LISTED BELOW IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH:

1. *Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of the program/curriculum in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the agency, contractor, State, or other applicable entity. E
2. *Administer multi-level assessments and evaluations, specific to monolingual or bilingual instruction, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the agency, contractor, State, or other applicable entity. E
3. Follow legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies (i.e.; National Core Standards, MPS Learning Targets, etc.). E
4. Ensure a safe environment to prevent accidents, illness and injury and respond to fire/emergency drills and actual situations. E
5. Develop and submit lesson plans, as directed. E
6. Establish and maintain good communication and cooperation with all stakeholders. NE
7. Implement the duties of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E
8. Attend all meetings and professional development activities, as directed. NE
9. Perform other duties as assigned. NE

*Bilingual position incorporates curriculum and assessments in English and Spanish.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in classroom and school environments.  Infrequent local/state-wide travel.  Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.

REPORTS TO:  Administrator (as designated)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in related field from an accredited University or College.
2. Valid WI DPI License in applicable area or ability to obtain emergency license within 30 days of hire.Must apply for license within 2 weeks of date of hire.
3. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with families and/or classroom experience.
4. Bilingual, Spanish and English required for bilingual positions.
5. Able to demonstrate cultural intelligence with diverse groups and ability to work with individuals from diverse economic backgrounds in a respectful manner.
6. Excellent communication and documentation skills, written and verbal, appropriate to target audiences across multiple functional areas, categories, levels, linguistic, and economic backgrounds; both in a team and individual environment.
7. Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
8. Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
9. Knowledge and experience with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
10. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends depending on needs of the program needs.
11. Able to lift children up to 50 pounds in weight.
12. Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends; based on program needs
13. Transportation required.
14. Must successfully complete and pass TB and drug testing, physical, and background checks.

To Apply:       Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.”

Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing.  Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.

LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY