25-26 - Sennett - ESL DLI Grade 7 Social Studies/Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw)

Wifca; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate and motivated individuals for the role of Middle School Operations. This position focuses on supporting English Learners (ELs) through tailored instruction and fostering inclusive environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teachers and families to enhance student success, ensuring compliance with educational standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a thriving and welcoming atmosphere for all students, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of young learners. If you are committed to educational equity and have a desire to support diverse communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and DPI teaching license required.
• Fluency in Hmong/Spanish and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide English language development instruction to EL students.
• Serve as a communication link among students, families, and staff.
• Monitor ELs' academic and language learning throughout the year.

Skills

English Language Development

Communication Skills

Culturally Responsive Practices

Case Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Wisconsin DPI Teaching License

Job description

Middle School Operations

Length of Contract: 192 days

Employment Type: Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Supports & Service Delivery

1. Provide supplementary instruction for targeted English Language Development within or outside of the classroom to English Learners (ELs) in general education environments across program types (i.e., ELI, DLI-DBE, Hmong Heritage Programs).
2. Provide English language development instruction for EL students who have been in US schools for less than one calendar year (i.e., Newcomers per DPI) for key content areas in high school.
3. Establish consistent communication with, and guidance to, Bilingual Resource Specialists (BRS) regarding student needs, instructional support, and family outreach.
4. Help to create school-wide welcoming environments and support inclusion of EL students in instructional settings.
5. Work with the building administrator and Multilingual Services and Programs staff to coordinate service delivery that is inclusive and conforms to district protocols and requirements for English language learners.
6. Serve as an integral member of the school-based team responsible for student placement and scheduling to ensure compliance with state and federal law regarding ESL services.
7. Work with Librarian/Library Media Technology Specialist and/or Instructional Coach to purchase culturally and linguistically relevant materials.
8. Participate as active team members in discussions of academic, transition, secondary options, graduation and career/vocational post-secondary planning for ELs.
9. Serve on the Student Support and Intervention Teams (MTSS) to ensure culturally and linguistically responsive practices throughout the referral process when student in question is an EL.
10. Provide assessment support, including administering English language proficiency assessments and screeners.

Family Involvement

1. Serve as one of the communication links among student, families, and school staff in collaboration with classroom teachers.
2. Participate in parent-teacher conferences that include ELs served by the BRT/ESL teachers in collaboration with the general education classroom teacher.
3. Provide families of ELs with information related to MMSD and the U.S. educational system including the process of identifying ELs.

EL Case Management

1. Serve as Case Managers for ELs to provide a school-based contact/advocate for parents and students.
2. Monitor ELs’ academic and language learning throughout the school year.
3. Assist building clerical staff with maintenance electronic cumulative files by ensuring the student’s file contains original EL records and assessment results.

Capacity Building

1. Promote a teaming model during common planning times and through participation in regularly-scheduled team meetings.
2. Consult with general education staff to integrate targeted language instruction within the core and implement language scaffolds to meet individual student needs.
3. Provide guidance to general education staff to monitor, measure, and report language development.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
2. Native-like fluency in Hmong/Spanish and English. For Bilingual Resource Teacher and Dual Language Immersion positions, a Spanish/Hmong language proficiency assessment is required.
3. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Middle School Regular Education inclusive of grades 6-8 (e.g., 1-8, K-9, MC/EA, 4-12 core content), and ESL.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed.

Working Conditions: School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.