Master Teacher

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Position Title:

Master Teacher Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:

Professor of Practice

Job Duties:

The Master Instructors are responsible for direct student assessment and instruction, progress documentation, academic progress, family communication, and attendance and participation at all professional development and presession planning seminars. Responsible for direct student assessment and instruction with fidelity to CLIFFTOP intervention model.

Job Responsibilities
80% – Master Instructors will assess students, analyze data and write assessment-based intervention plans based on the CLIFFTOP model, as well as draft initial and progress reports, which are shared with families. As the foundation for student instruction, these lesson plans will include semester objectives, teaching strategies, and home extension plans. Master Instructors deliver instruction under the direction of the Director over the course of the semester adjusting instruction based on ongoing monitoring of student progress.
15% – Communicate with families about scheduling, student reports, and weekly home extensions.
5% – Actively participate in initial and ongoing professional development.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction including grading

Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

Assists in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties

Department:

The Stritch Family Literacy Center combines decades of university-led literacy research with compassionate, individualized instruction to help every child reach their full reading potential.

Our collaborative approach—connecting families, instructors, and schools—ensures that each child gains the confidence, skills, and love of reading that open doors for a lifetime.

Compensation:

Tutoring:
Lump sum pay rate of $1400/per student/per semester

Pre-tutoring assessment/Pre- and Post-tutoring reporting: $350 per student/semester

Total: $1750 pay per student/semester

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Holds relevant Wisconsin Teaching Certification or equivalent

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Classroom literacy or intervention experience

Holds relevant Wisconsin Teaching Certification: reading teacher license (1316) and/or reading specialist license (5017)
Master of Arts or Masters of Science in Reading/Literacy, Special Education, or Speech and Language

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit all of the following documents at the time of application to be fully considered:

Letter of application addressing the job requirements

Curriculum vitae

Note:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from the documents listed above will not be considered.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of August 1, 2026. Applications submitted after July 31, 2026 may not be  instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Contact Information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Erica Yewlett sonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or…