American Sign Language Teacher - Sennett (0.4 FTE)/La Follette (0.2 FTE) - 0.6 total FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

Middle School Operations at Sennett Middle School seeks a highly motivated and energetic applicant to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for impactful work and learning.

Responsibilities

• Identify common learning targets using standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to represent what all students should know, do, and understand as a result of the instruction.
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth towards mastery of standards.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and teacher practice data.
• Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• A Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in one or more of the following areas: American Sign Language (ASL), Other World Languages.

Qualifications

• High expectations for every student.
• Quality instructional practice.
• Cultural competence.
• Data proficiency.
• Team collaboration.
• Student & family engagement.
• Resilience & results orientation.
• Self-awareness & growth mindset.

Skills

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather.

Benefits

The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a great compensation package, visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Pay

Annual salary minimum: $53,525 (26-27 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of Contract: 192 days

Employment Type: Exempt

Next Steps

Upon submitting your application, it 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.