Alternative Education Teacher - Metro Detention - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking an Alternative Education Teacher to support academic and SEL skills development for students in the Metro Detention setting. The teacher will work in a co-teaching environment alongside special education staff.

Responsibilities

• Instructing students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as critical reading instruction, discussions, project-based learning, and demonstrations
• Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students
• Establishing classroom management practices for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible, and observing behavioral requirements of the Detention facility
• Communicating with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
• Establishing, implementing, and maintaining learning plans for enrolled students
• Prioritize critical reading, math, and SEL instruction
• Adapting instruction to support a range of student learning styles, skill sets, and growth areas
• Actively participate in Special Education meetings
• Develop academic targets based on student assessment data
• Coordinating with students, families, and school personnel to report progress
• Communicate effectively with OYR support staff and County Partners to support student progress and wellbeing
• Develop lessons and projects with Metro Detention CC Teacher and larger Metro Teaching Staff
• EFFECTIVELY assign student support tasks to Metro Para-Professional
• Communicate with County Detention Staff to coordinate schedules and roles of Interns
• Cooking and cleaning duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Official transcripts are required for formal employment
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Alternative Education and a secondary teaching license to cover the grade level(s) being taught

Qualifications

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Maintain Student Confidentiality
• Learn and implement communication protocols designed for the Metro Detention setting
• Implement classroom management strategies to maintain student confidentiality
• Observe all legal and ethical requirements specific to Metro Detention setting
• Instructional Practice
• Data Proficiency
• Responsive and efficient management of internal student data necessary to support rolling and frequent enrollment updates
• Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction
• Collaborate with extended Metro Middle and High Team, OYR Support Staff and Administrators, and County Detention staff on an ongoing basis
• Student & Family Engagement
• Takes initiative to build relationships with students
• Understands and respects unique family characteristics and finds ways to engage all families as full partners in their children's education
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Finds challenges exciting and persists in the face of challenges
• Ability to work effectively in a highly restrictive setting
• Ability to navigate frequent student enrollment changes and cross-systems work
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset
• Reflects on strengths and growth areas regularly and seeks feedback to improve
• Commitment to Culturally and Linguistically inclusive and Trauma Informed practices

Skills

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Maintain Student Confidentiality
• Learn and implement communication protocols designed for the Metro Detention setting
• Implement classroom management strategies to maintain student confidentiality
• Observe all legal and ethical requirements specific to Metro Detention setting
• Instructional Practice
• Data Proficiency
• Responsive and efficient management of internal student data necessary to support rolling and frequent enrollment updates
• Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction
• Collaborate with extended Metro Middle and High Team, OYR Support Staff and Administrators, and County Detention staff on an ongoing basis
• Student & Family Engagement
• Takes initiative to build relationships with students
• Understands and respects unique family characteristics and finds ways to engage all families as full partners in their children's education
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Finds challenges exciting and persists in the face of challenges
• Ability to work effectively in a highly restrictive setting
• Ability to navigate frequent student enrollment changes and cross-systems work
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset
• Reflects on strengths and growth areas regularly and seeks feedback to improve
• Commitment to Culturally and Linguistically inclusive and Trauma Informed practices

Benefits

• Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information

Pay

District Wide Annual Salary Minimum Annual Compensation: $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of Contract: 192 days

Application Instructions

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed. If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. An application must be on file within 30 days of starting your employment with MMSD. Failure to do so will result in your contract being voided. The district does not provide financial support for the continued education that is required to achieve the certification. The district does not select or endorse any particular certification program that leads to the required Wisconsin teaching license. An unlicensed candidate can be considered, but they must be hired by a school district in order to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI. For more information about the One Year with Stipulations licensing process: https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing/types/license-with-stipulations

Next Steps

Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.