Grade 3 Teacher - Van Hise - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic applicant for a teaching position. The ideal candidate should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for impactful work and learning. The district welcomes applicants who will actively contribute to its commitment to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Use standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to identify common learning targets.
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth towards mastery of standards.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate these to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Provide daily opportunities for students to describe their reasoning, share explanations, make conjectures, justify conclusions, argue from evidence, and negotiate meaning.
• Define and plan formative assessments to show evidence of learning.
• Check for student understanding and clarify, reteach, or make adjustments to instruction based on information gathered.
• Provide meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, provides recognition, and promotes student involvement and progress in the learning process.
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and teacher practice data.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Collaborate with all staff in support of student learning, e.g., team planning and co-teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• A Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Regular Education and/or Secondary Core Content Area.
• Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
• The district will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering those who are not yet licensed.
• Unlicensed candidates can be considered but must be hired by a school district to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI.

Benefits

The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a great compensation package, including a competitive annual salary minimum of $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule), a length of contract of 192 days, and an exempt employment type. The district also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

The annual salary minimum is $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule).

Schedule

The length of the contract is 192 days.

Position Competencies

• High expectations for every student.
• Quality instructional practice.
• Cultural competence.
• Data proficiency.
• Team collaboration.
• Student & Family Engagement.
• Resilience & Results Orientation.
• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• A Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Regular Education and/or Secondary Core Content Area.
• Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
• The district will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering those who are not yet licensed.
• Unlicensed candidates can be considered but must be hired by a school district to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI.

Next Steps

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity necessary 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, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Disclaimer

This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor. The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.