26-27 1st-grade Teacher

Milwaukee Science Education Consortium, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Academy of Science is seeking a Teacher to join the School Academy department. The role reports to the Building Principal and participates with classroom and resource staff to deliver rigorously planned lessons.

Candidates must hold a Wisconsin Teaching Certification and be prepared to implement culturally responsive instruction across grades K4-12. Contract length varies by year: 198 days for first-year teachers, 195 days for returning teachers.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin teaching certification is required.
• Experience with culturally responsive instruction is important.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Understand the educational philosophy of the school.
• Plan and deliver curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies.
• Differentiate instruction.
• Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Communicate student progress with students, families, district staff members, and building administration.
• Collaboratively plan with families, building/district staff, and administration for student improvement.
• Participate on school teams for curriculum development, data analysis, staff development planning, and committees.
• Plan for professional growth through staff development and coursework.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and other administrators.

Job description

Description

Title: Teacher

Supervisor: Building Principal

Department: School Academy

Classification: Exempt

Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4-12th grade independent charter school serving nearly one thousand scholars in downtown Milwaukee. The mission of MAS is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level. African American students comprise 99% of the student body and over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced meals. Regardless of student background and external factors, MAS maintains the expectation that students should be on grade level and proficient on state assessments. Teachers are expected to plan and prepare rigorous lessons as well as communicate and collaborate with staff and parents.

I. Accountability Objectives:

The classroom teacher is responsible for preparing all students for post-secondary success by implementing the district curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies, monitoring student progress, analyzing student data and collaboratively planning for providing student interventions.

II. Position Characteristics:

Length of Contract: First-Year Teachers- 198 days; Returning Teachers- 195 days

III. Position Relationships:

Reports to: Building Principal

Coordinates with: Building principal, classroom and resource teachers, student service personnel, district coordinators, program support teachers, classified staff, building improvement teams, parents and families

IV. Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Teaching Certification

V. Position Responsibilities:

• Understand the educational philosophy of the school
• Plan and deliver curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies
• Differentiate instruction
• Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and monitor student progress
• Communicate student progress with students, families, district staff members, and building administration.
• Collaboratively plan with families, building/district staff, and administration for student improvement.
• Be aware of and/or participate on School teams for curriculum development, data analysis, staff development planning, selection of materials, and other committees.
• Plan for professional growth through staff development, coursework, and/or other opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and other administrators