26-27 5th-grade ELA Teacher

Milwaukee Academy of Science; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Academy of Science is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our K4-12 charter school in downtown Milwaukee. The role focuses on delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive practices.

The teacher will monitor student progress using data, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with staff, families, and administrators to support post-secondary readiness for a diverse scholar population.

Qualifications

• Must hold Wisconsin Teaching Certification.
• Plan and deliver curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Communicate student progress with students, families, district staff, and building administration.
• Collaboratively plan with families and staff for student improvement.
• Participate in curriculum development, data analysis, and staff development planning.

Skills

Instructional planning

Culturally responsive teaching

Differentiation

Communication with families

Education

Wisconsin Teaching Certification

Tools

District curriculum

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