Teacher - Primary Subjects - Irma, WI

Introduction

The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the youth of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill 11 Teacher positions. These positions are based out of Copper Lake / Lincoln Hills Schools in Irma, WI. Our teachers work 12 months of the year.

DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and 130 hours yearly of accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

· DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Please click here for a quick downloadable summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore State of Wisconsin employment benefits on the website.

Position Summary

These positions provide, to assigned students, instructional and educational services including assessing students for need, selection, and provision of appropriate instructional resources, providing guided and independent practice, evaluation of progress, and appropriate remediation. Services also include maintenance of records and reporting student data as required.

Salary Information

The starting pay rate of $28.55 per hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the compensation plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

The pay schedule/range is 13-04.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

There is a current $3.00 add on pay for all worked hours.

Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year).

To receive the bonus , a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year . I f the candidate l eave s their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Qualifications

Copper Lake / Lincoln Hills Schools is hiring Math, Reading, Special Education, English, Social Studies and Health & Physical Education teachers. Minimally qualified applicants must possess one of the below qualifications to be eligible.

Math - currently possess certification or have the ability to obtain certification as a Teacher in one of the following: #1400 Math; #1801 Cross-Categorical Special Education; #1310 Cognitive Disabilities; #1811 Learning Disabilities; OR #1830 Emotional Behavioral Disabilities in grade levels: 7-12, PreK-12, 6-12 or 9-12 by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Reading - possess certification or the ability to obtain certification by the time of appointment as a Teacher in one of the following: #1316 Reading Teacher; #5017 Reading Specialist; #1801 Cross-categorical Special Education; #1310 Cognitive Disabilities; #1811 Learning Disabilities; #1830 Emotional Behavioral Disabilities OR #1952 Alternative Education (grade levels: 7-12, prek-12, 6-12 or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Special Education - Certification as a Teacher (grade levels: 7-12, prek-12, 6-12 or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and certification in one of the following: #1316 Reading Teacher, #1801 Cross-Categorical Special Education; #1810 Cognitive Disabilities; #1811 Learning Disabilities; or #1830 Emotion/Behavioral Disabilities.

English - Currently possess certification or the ability to obtain certification by the time of appointment as a Teacher in one of the following: #1300 English; #1301 Broad Field Language Arts; #1801 Cross-categorical Special Education; #1310 Cognitive Disabilities; #1811 Learning Disabilities; #1830 Emotional Behavioral Disabilities OR #1952 Alternative Education (grade levels: 7-12, prek-12, 6-12 or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Science - Certification as a Teacher (grade levels: 7-12, prek-12, 6-12 or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and certification in #1601 Broad Field Science, #1605 Biology, #1606 Life Environmental Science, #1615 Environmental Studies, #1634 Science, #1634 Earth and Space Science, #1637 Physical Science

Social Studies - Certification as a Teacher (grade levels: 7-12, prek-12, 6-12 or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and certification in #701 Broadfield Social Studies.

Health & Physical ED - Certification as a Teacher (grade levels: 7-12, prek-12, 6-12 or 9-12) by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and certification in Health and Physical Education.

How To Apply

To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to upload your college transcripts. One of the document types available when uploading documents will be "Transcripts" you should upload your college transcripts using that function. Copies are fine for the application, but official transcripts may be required later.

*Applications without transcripts will not be eligible to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Your resume should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting, especially if there is anything that needs to be elaborated on regarding your transcripts.

Current State of Wisconsin employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page.

Questions can be directed to Ramona Koch, Human Resources Specialist at Ramona.Koch@wisconsin.gov

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met.

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