Indian Community School Develops Community Leaders

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Established in 1969 by three Oneida mothers who courageously set out to create a safe and nurturing educational environment for their children and other Native students in the community, Indian Community School (ICS) continues to honor the legacy of our Founding Mothers.

We provide an outstanding education for our students and a rewarding working environment for our teachers and staff in a supportive and inclusive community that is built on the foundation of our Mission, Vision, and Seven Sacred Gifts.  

Our school offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a beautiful work environment. Please click here to learn more.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the ICS family of educators or support staff, please read on to learn how to apply for an Open Position at our school.

The mission of Indian Community School is to cultivate an enduring cultural identity and critical thinking by weaving indigenous teachings with a distinguished learning environment.

To bring our Mission to life, we rely on quality teachers and staff who share our passion for providing our students with a strong cultural identity and academic excellence. To learn more about what makes our school unique, please click here.

In addition to our teaching staff, we employ people with talent and passion in other areas, such as finance, marketing, technology, human resources, facilities, security, food services, cleaning, and groundskeeping.

To contact Human Resources
Indian Community School
Attn: Human Resources
10405 West St. Martins Road
Franklin, WI 53132
Phone: (414) 525-6134
Fax: (414) 525-6150
Email: HR@ics-edu.org

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The Indian Community School is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital and pregnancy status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, subject to any religious or other exemptions applicable to ICS.  If, as a result of disability,  you need an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the school’s HR Department at hr@ics-edu.org or (414) 525-6134.

How to Apply for a Position at Indian Community School

Teachers and Other Educational Professionals
ICS’s educational professional positions will be posted on the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN). 
Click here to visit the WECAN website for Teacher Positions.

Indian Community School only accepts educational applications when an ICS position is posted on WECAN.  Applicants are required to use the WECAN site to complete an application and to attach necessary documents.  The necessary documents include:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Evidence of current certification for the position posted

  • References/recommendations

ICS Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies and are required to have knowledge and/or experience with Common Core State Standards, Differentiated Instruction, Response to Intervention processes (RtI), Formative, Summative and MAP assessments, and data-based decision-making.  Teachers are also required to incorporate technology and Native American culture, language, and traditions into the curriculum.  ICS utilizes the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support) framework for student behavior management, and our classroom size is limited to 20 students.

Positions for Other Professionals
Indian Community School employs various persons whose work supports our school.  Examples may include teaching assistants, clerical staff, facilities, food service, information technology, accounting/finance, communications, etc.  In addition to their job assignments, all employees are required to also learn one of the Native languages offered at our school (Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe or Oneida), and to embrace our Mission, Vision and the Seven Sacred Gifts being: Bravery, Humility, Love, Honesty, Respect, Truth and Wisdom.

Interested candidates may complete and submit an application process online by clicking here: Support Positions

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