23-24 - O'Keeffe - Science Grade 8 Teacher - 1.0 (40 HPW)

23-24 - O'Keeffe - Science Grade 8 Teacher - 1.0 (40 HPW)

O'keeffe Middle

45,053.00 - 74,486.00

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic teacher applicants for openings for the 2023-2024 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply. 

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District has a simple but bold vision - that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community. We know that vision doesn't come to life without the very best leaders throughout our district. Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. We have made major gains and are more resolved than ever to build on our progress.

We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders in every school. For more information on our teacher screening and selection process, please visit our TEACH Madison webpage.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Essential Duties

• Instructing students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations 
• Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests 
• Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students 
• Establishing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
• Meeting with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs

• Licensing

  NEED: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in  Regular Education and/or Secondary Core Content Area. 

  • Your Wisconsin teaching license must be active, or issued prior to the start of your contract. However, you are eligible for consideration prior to your license being issued. 

  The district does not provide financial support for the continued education that is required to achieve the certification. The district does not select or endorse any particular certification program that leads to the required Wisconsin teaching license. A candidate must be hired by a school district in order to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI

  For more information about the One Year with Stipulations licensing process: https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing/types/license-with-stipulations

  To search DPI-approved certification programs: https://apps4.dpi.wi.gov/TepdlUiEppLkp/

  
  

  Position Competencies

  • High Expectations For Every Student

    • Demonstrates through actions and words that every student can achieve high standards. Shares a commitment to excellence and equity for all students. Holds a clear mission and values orientation aligned with Madison's vision.

  • Instructional Practice

    • Plans and executes rigorous, engaging units and lessons; including meaningful in-class and out-of-class assignments and ensures student mastery of content. Provides necessary scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet a range of learning needs.

  • Cultural Competence

    • Understands and can articulate the systems and beliefs that may lead to inequitable outcomes for students of color, and adapts instruction to meet the needs of each student.

  • Data Proficiency

    • Uses data beyond standardized assessments to diagnose student learning needs and differentiate instruction in the classroom.

  • Team Collaboration

    • Collaborates with peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.

  • Student & Family Engagement

    • Takes initiative to build relationships with students. Understands unique family characteristics, and finds ways to engage all families as full partners in their children's education.

  • Resilience & Results Orientation

    • Finds challenges exciting and persists in the face of challenges.

  • Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset

    • Reflects on strengths and growth areas regularly, and seeks mentors to improve.

  Next Steps:

  • If you have self-identified as a bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong you may be invited to complete fluency testing, both a written and verbal assessment, if you have not yet completed one.

  • Based on reviewing your application, a Principal would reach out to you to schedule an interview.

  • Upon completion of your application you will receive a request to provide professional references.