6th-grade Math Teacher

Position Overview

Full‑time Teacher – Building Principal – School Academy – Exempt – Contract length: 198 days for first‑year teachers, 195 days for returning teachers.

Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4‑12th grade independent charter school serving nearly one thousand scholars in downtown Milwaukee. The mission is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post‑secondary level. African American students comprise 99% of the student body and over 95% qualify for free or reduced meals. MAS expects teachers to plan and prepare rigorous lessons and to communicate and collaborate with staff and parents.

The classroom teacher is responsible for preparing all students for post‑secondary success by implementing the district curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies, monitoring student progress, analyzing student data and collaboratively planning for student interventions.

Reports to:

Building Principal.

Coordinates with:
Building principal, classroom and resource teachers, student service personnel, district coordinators, program support teachers, classified staff, building improvement teams, parents and families.

• Wisconsin Teaching Certification (required).

• Understand the educational philosophy of the school.
• Plan and deliver curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies.
• Differentiated instruction.
• Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Communicate student progress with students, families, district staff members, and building administration.
• Collaboratively plan with families, building/district staff, and administration for student improvement.
• Be aware of and/or participate on school teams for curriculum development, data analysis, staff development planning, selection of materials, and other committees.
• Plan for professional growth through staff development, coursework, and/or other opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and other administrators.