WOLVERINE ACADEMY TEACHER (LIFE SCIENCE/BIOLOGY)

Fremont County School District Number 25Riverton, WyomingWolverine Academy Teacher (LIFE SCIENCE/BIOLOGY)Wolverine Academy is a small, supportive learning environment within Riverton High School designed to serve students who benefit from individualized instruction and alternative pathways to success.Location: Riverton High SchoolReports to: Riverton High School PrincipalSupervises: NoneApproved/Revised Date: April 10, 2026REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in a job-related areaHolds Highly Qualified status as required by Federal and State law.Wyoming PTSB certification appropriate for the subject and grade level or both, as required.Job-related experiencePOSITION SUMMARYTo teach students within the Wolverine Academy program through individualized, flexible instructional practices designed to meet a wide range of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This position emphasizes building strong relationships and supporting students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting through small-group and one-on-one instruction.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESBe familiar with and abide by school district policies and to stay current in changes in such policies through procedures described by the Board.Establish and foster a cooperative working relationship with the staff of the building to which the teacher is assigned, as well as with other District personnel.Exercise mature and professional judgment in teaching and in associations with staff and students.Participate in professional activities as part of the teaching assignment.Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.Maintain confidentiality of information regarding colleagues, students, and parents.Maintain current PTSB certification in appropriate teaching area(s).Maintain adequate and current knowledge of developments within the respective teaching areas and within the areas of instruction and learning.Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students performing at varying academic levels.Build strong, supportive relationships with students who may require additional academic, behavioral, or emotional support.Adapt curriculum, pacing, and instructional strategies to meet diverse and non-traditional learning needs.Teach the District standards in the assigned area, utilize effective planning for each day's teaching-learning activities, clarify goal and objectives of lessons and assignments, diagnose and prescribe for student academic and effective strengths and weaknesses, evaluate student progress and achievement, and continually seek to motivate students for the learning tasks at hand.Provide for reasonable care and safety of students who are assigned to them at all times.Responsible for the daily safekeeping of students in their charge; must have ability to safely escort assigned students off school premises or otherwise manage students while in emergency situations. This includes following all appropriate crisis management protocols used by the District.Provide proper care and reasonable security for all District property in their custody.Seek to establish a school climate, which will promote appropriate student discipline. Consistently supports and assists the building staff in maintaining order and discipline among students.Actively participates in Professional Learning Community discussions at grade and subject levels.Utilizes instructional materials and other educational resources in a competent and effective manner.Makes use of technology for instructional purposes as well as for record keeping, administrative and other non-instructional uses as may be required.Other duties as assigned.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLSDemonstrates ability to work effectively in a small, alternative learning environment.Skilled in differentiation, intervention strategies, and relationship-based teaching practices.Provides classroom instruction and applies assessment instrumentsPrepares and maintains accurate records.Possesses knowledge to perform the instruction of all assigned content areas, read technical curriculum information, compose a variety of documents, participate and/or facilitate group discussionsKnowledgeable in appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, stages of child development, and behavioral management strategiesSchedules activities, meetings, and/or eventsFlexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstancesWorks with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and a wide variety of dataEstablishes and maintains constructive relationshipsAdapts to changing work prioritiesMaintains confidentialityExhibits tact and patienceWorks flexible hours.Possesses strong oral and written communication skillsWorks independently with little direct supervisionWorks as part of a teamAccepts responsibility and is self-motivatedDemonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goalsDisplays effective multitasking and time management skillsLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.EVALUATIONPerformance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.SALARY SCHEDULEThis position will be paid according to the approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTBoard Approved School Year Calendar, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor.CLEARANCESEmployment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.