5th Grade Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Wisconsin DPI Certification - Elementary/Middle Level Education

DESCRIPTION

The East Troy Community School District has a fifth grade teaching position available beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will possess strong background knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support personalized learning by demonstrating the ability to:

• Support and develop conditions and practices that ensure a "learner empowered" environment and promote the district's 6 Cs - creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, content, and curiosity
• Align practices that keep students at the center of learning through student voice, formative assessments, feedback, self-reflection, activities, reporting of student learning, etc.
• Analyze assessment results and use data to drive instruction and ensure student learning
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively in a Professional Learning Community to promote continued student growth
• Design unit plans/activities through the use of content knowledge, knowledge of appropriate state standards, an understanding of student needs, and available resources
• Differentiate instruction and integrate technology
• Establish a well-managed learning environment built on respect and rapport
• Incorporate RtI and PBIS into the culture and learning environment
• Communicate high expectations for learning by ALL students
• Display strong speaking and listening skills
• Act as a reflective practitioner to consider effectiveness, set goals, and ensure continued professional growth
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Develop positive home/school relationships with diverse family structures
• Contribute to growing a positive school culture for students, staff, and community
• Support the school community beyond the classroom through committees and possible coaching roles

East Troy Community School District is located in southeastern Wisconsin. This rural district is conveniently located 40 miles from Milwaukee and 60 miles southeast of Madison. With a student population of approximately 1300, the district is proud of its strong achievement scores and district successes. We continue to put our efforts toward providing a personalized learning environment for each and every child by focusing on student engagement, high quality teaching, strong leadership, rigorous coursework, quality facilities, utilization of resources, and strong community partnerships. For more details, visit the district website (www.easttroy.k12.wi.us) and the DPI WiseDash website. East Troy Community School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, creed, color, handicap, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any reserve component of the military forces of the United States.