Are you someone who is passionate about working with students?
Are you someone who believes that your job is to help students learn English?
Are you committed to always learning and improving as a professional?
If this sounds like you, the Nekoosa School district is excited to invite you to apply.
This is a full-time permanent position that will begin at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to student learning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. The ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents is a must.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess, or be eligible for a DPI License in English.
A Nekoosa School District teacher…
understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches.
understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.
understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills.
uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction in the classroom.
organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community and curriculum goals.
understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of pupils
is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community, and others, and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. PI 34.02 Teacher Standards
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Preparation
Instruction
Communicate with students
Use question and discussion techniques
Engage students in learning
Use assessment in instruction
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
The Classroom Environment
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Manage classroom procedures
Manage student behavior
Organize physical space
Professional Responsibilities
Reflect on teaching
Maintain accurate records
Communicate with families
Participate in a professional community
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
The Nekoosa School District
The Nekoosa School District is a Pre-K - 12 public school system located in central Wisconsin, which serves students in the city of Nekoosa and townships of Armenia, Port Edwards, Rome, and Saratoga. Our district serves 1,250 students within its four buildings. The mission of the Nekoosa School District is to develop students who excel academically, act responsibly, display good character and citizenship, and reason and solve problems rationally. We focus on preparing our students with the skills they will need to succeed in a global community.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEKOOSA NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The School District of Nekoosa does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State and Federal law including, but not limited to, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in any of its student programs and activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in employment.