REACH Teacher - Shorewood - FTE - SY

Shorewood Elementary

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

Length of

Contract:

192 days

Exempt

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. It serves a diverse population of over 25,000 students, including a substantial number of students of color, English language learners, and students from low‑income households. The district is committed to anti‑racism, cultural responsiveness, and inclusion.

• Use CCSS, SELS, Language standards to identify common learning targets that all students should know, do, and understand.
• Use knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, styles, cultures, languages, and individual needs to inform planning.
• Develop daily and weekly plans to support student growth toward mastery of standards.
• Develop common year‑long/course plans that identify essential questions and resources to support student learning.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods (lectures, discussions, demonstrations) to build engagement, collaboration, and independence.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Provide daily opportunities for students to describe reasoning, share explanations, make conjectures, justify conclusions, and negotiate meaning.
• Define and plan formative assessments to show evidence of learning.
• Use multiple ways to check for student understanding and clarify, reteach, or adjust instruction based on gathered data.
• Provide meaningful feedback that reinforces effort, offers recognition, and promotes student involvement.
• Provide opportunities for 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 teacher practice data.
• Establish rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining classroom order.
• Meet with parents or guardians to discuss student progress and priorities.
• Collaborate with all staff in support of student learning (team planning, co‑teaching).

• High Expectations For Every Student
  • Demonstrate that every student can achieve high standards and hold a clear mission aligned with Madison’s vision.
• Quality Instructional Practice
  • Plan and execute rigorous, engaging units and lessons with meaningful assignments and student mastery of content.
• Cultural Competence
  • Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs and link content to student experiences.
• Data Proficiency
  • Use data beyond standardized assessments to diagnose learning needs and differentiate instruction.
• Team Collaboration
  • Collaborate with peers to reflect on student achievement and improve instruction.
• Student & Family Engagement
  • Build relationships with students and engage families as partners.
• Resilience & Results Orientation
  • Persist in the face of challenges and find them exciting.
• Self‑Awareness & Growth Mindset
  • Reflect on strengths and growth areas and seek mentors to improve.

• Bachelor’s degree and official transcripts.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license covering the required grade level(s).
• Applicants are considered on a rolling basis; fully licensed candidates are prioritized.
• Unlicensed candidates must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) within 30 days of employment; failure will result in contract termination.

• Submit application; hiring manager may contact for an interview.
• Candidates fluent in Spanish or Hmong may apply for bilingual positions and may need to complete proficiency assessments.

• Locations are school‑based and require in‑person presence unless otherwise directed.
• Work is performed in safe, comfortable conditions with minimal environmental hazards.

This position description is subject to change. The duties and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as directed.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. The district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages employees to discuss potential accommodations. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA +, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.