Spanish Teacher - Black Hawk - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the District

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second‑largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students. Over half of the students are students of color, nearly half come from low‑income households, and about one‑third are English Language Learners representing more than 100 languages. MMSD’s vision is to ensure every school is thriving and prepares each student for college, career, and community. The district is committed to being anti‑racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, and seeks staff who will actively contribute to this mission.

Pay

Annual Salary Minimum: $53,525 (26‑27 TE Salary Schedule)
Length of Contract: 192 days
Employment Type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Use standards (CCSS, SELS, Language) to identify common learning targets for all students.
• Apply knowledge of students’ background, interests, culture, language, and assessment data to inform planning.
• Develop daily and weekly plans that support student growth toward mastery of standards.
• Create common year‑long/course plans with essential questions and resources.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Instruct individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and other methods to build engagement, collaboration, and independence.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs and interests.
• Provide daily opportunities for students to reason, explain, conjecture, justify, argue from evidence, and negotiate meaning.
• Define and plan formative assessments to demonstrate learning.
• Use multiple checks for understanding and adjust instruction based on gathered information.
• Give meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, recognizes achievement, and promotes progress.
• Facilitate teacher‑to‑student, student‑to‑student, and student‑to‑teacher feedback both orally and in writing.
• Analyze data and adjust instruction based on student achievement, observation, and practice data.
• Establish rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and resource needs.
• Collaborate with all staff in support of student learning, including team planning and co‑teaching.

Competencies

• High Expectations For Every Student: Demonstrate that every student can achieve high standards and uphold a commitment to excellence and equity.
• Quality Instructional Practice: Plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and assignments, providing scaffolds, interventions, and extensions for diverse learners.
• Cultural Competence: Understand systems that lead to inequitable outcomes for students of color and adapt instruction to meet each student’s needs.
• Data Proficiency: Use data beyond standardized tests to diagnose learning needs and differentiate instruction.
• Team Collaboration: Work with peers to reflect on achievement and practice data to continuously improve instruction.
• Student & Family Engagement: Build relationships with students and engage families as full partners in education.
• Resilience & Results Orientation: Embrace challenges and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Self‑Awareness & Growth Mindset: Regularly reflect on strengths and growth areas and seek mentorship for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (official transcripts required).
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in one or more of the following areas: Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, German, or other world languages.
• Applicants fully licensed will be considered before unlicensed candidates.
• Unlicensed candidates must be hired by a school district to apply for a One‑Year License with Stipulations; the district does not provide financial support for required certification.
• An application must be on file within 30 days of starting employment; otherwise the contract is voided.
• Licensing information: One‑Year License with Stipulations and DPI‑approved certification programs.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Travel to different district locations and off‑site meetings may be required.
• Work may include evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• Hybrid work flexibility may be available for certain positions, depending on unit needs; this will be discussed during the interview process.
• School‑based positions are required to be in‑person unless directed otherwise by the building principal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, and manual dexterity for operating office equipment.
• Potential for extended periods of stationary work.
• Capability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments year‑round, including inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and temperature fluctuations.