Special Education & Support Teacher for AGR program
Carolyn Pollitt
312 W. Wisconsin Street
PO Box 247
Butternut, WI 54514
The Butternut School District is a future-forward small rural school, located in the middle of Northern Wisconsin's outdoor playground. We have a tradition of excellence in academics and extracurricular activities, enjoy small class sizes, a close-knit and collaborative staff, and a supportive community. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates to join our team as a (.5 FTE) special education teacher position and (.5 FTE) AGR elementary intervention specialist. Our school is a safe and welcoming place where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. If you're looking for an organization that promotes a healthy life-work balance and want to live in a place where you can have all the fishing, boating, camping, hunting, skiing, biking, canoeing, kayaking and hiking you can handle, Butternut may be your perfect fit.
The Butternut School District currently is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill a (.5 FTE) special education teacher position and (.5 FTE) AGR elementary intervention specialist. Our school is a safe and welcoming place where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them.
Work Schedule: Half-time (.5 FTE) for AGR support program with elementary reading and math interventions and (.5 FTE) for special education teaching and support
Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
Salary/Wages: Wage based on certification and experience
Job Summary:
The current opening is for a half-time (.5 FTE) certified teacher who instructs and supports the elementary reading and math programs, and a half-time (.5 FTE) certified teacher who instructs and supports students who receive special education services. Under the direction of the school administration, the educator provides standards based instruction and support to all students by developing, selecting and modifying plans and materials to meet the academic needs of all students. The educator also works in continuous collaboration with all other teachers and staff; provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals; supervises students in a variety of school related settings; collects data in order to evaluate student outcomes and make sound instructional decisions; employs effective use of technology and school based systems in order to raise student outcomes; communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community; and develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Integrates technology to enhance student learning
2. Interprets both formal and informal classroom, district and state based assessments for students in order to make collaborative instructional decisions
3. Uses a variety of classroom management skills and techniques
4. Effectively differentiates materials to assist students with disabilities to readily access the general education curriculum
5. Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction.
6 Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
7. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by district policy and the law
8. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
9. Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
10. Regularly evaluates and reflects on his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
11. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
12. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, and/or as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission
Certification and Licensure:
Minimum: Bachelor's degree and valid DPI license for areas taught; elementary middle education (1088).
Priority may be given to candidates currently holding (or willing to acquire) additional licenses.
A strong background in math is preferred.
Please submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Copy of license/certifications
Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
