Substitute Teacher - Project SEARCH

ABOUT CESA 1

As a regional agency, we''re dedicated to transforming the landscape of learning through our comprehensive array of services. From staffing solutions for schools, to empowering educators with top-notch professional learning experiences, and providing direct support to students, we''re on a mission to unlock the full potential of every learner.

But here''s the real heart of our Agency: our incredible team of passionate individuals who are driven by a deep commitment to helping students thrive. If you are someone who shares our unwavering dedication to education and wants to be part of something truly extraordinary, click this link to discover more about who we are.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you a passionate educator who thrives in a supportive, real-world learning environment? Do you want to help young adults gain independence and find long-term employment?

CESA 1''s Project SEACH programs, which help young adults build job skills, are adding a dynamic and enthusiastic Substitute Teacher to our dedicated team. This is more than just a subbing assignment - it''s a chance directly support interns as they buld workplace skills in an immersive work setting at either the Milwaukee County Zoo or Children''s Wisconsin.

Here''s what makes this opportunity special:

• Transformative Impact: Support young adult interns (ages 18-24) with disabilities in a business-led transition program. You will help interns develop job readiness, communication, and independence as they prepare for competitive community employment.
• Highly Supportive Team: Work directly on-site at a host business alongside Job Coaches and vocational partners who provide strong daily guidance and support.
• Meaningful Daily Work: You''ll play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment to support interns as they apply employment skills in their rotations.

If you''re passionate about education, vocational growth, and empowering young adults for the future, we want to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree or be enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program.
• Valid Department of Public Instruction license as a Substitute Teacher. If you do not have a license, we will train you and help you become licensed.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.
• Desire to support students of varying abilities and needs.
• Agile, demonstrating a growth mindset by leveraging flexibility, resilience, and change.
• Highly collaborative, working with others to achieve a common goal in a way that promotes representation and participation by all.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communicator who expresses ideas and information with clarity and respect aligned to an intended audience and purpose.
• Thinks critically to analyze multiple perspectives, contexts, and data to creatively question, make connections, and evaluate options leading to reasonable conclusions with on-going reflection for future improvements.
• Empathetically engages with others to understand and recognize their perspectives, experiences, and emotions.
• Practices self management to leverage one's abilities and emotions to direct one's path as a resilient lifelong learner.

WHY WORK FOR CESA #1?

Here are some of the reasons why our employees work for CESA #1.

• You'll enjoy our welcoming culture. We've won national and regional awards for being a top workplace, and receive high marks from our employees.
• You'll receive highly competitive compensation and benefits.
• You'll enjoy work/life balance from an employer that really cares. We offer a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work remotely. We also have a robust program that supports mental and physical health.
• You'll make an impact by working on a team that builds the capacity of learners to grow, educators to teach, leaders to lead, and schools and districts to improve, all for the benefit of children.
• You'll continue your journey as a life-long learner through our comprehensive onboarding program, access to expert colleagues, and high-quality professional learning.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CESA #1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, military service, genetic information, use or nonuse of lawful products off CESA #1's premises during nonworking hours, and any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. CESA #1 complies with all applicable state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CESA #1 will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absences, compensation and training.