Part-Time Reading Teacher

About the Job

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is currently seeking a part-time Elementary Reading Teacher at WAWM District. Candidates must have a Wisconsin DPI-issued teaching license valid for Reading for the school year.

Schedule: 12:00-3:30PM Monday-Friday.

Position Summary:

The Reading Teacher works with students and staff to increase the academic performance of students in the area of literacy.

Qualifications:

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Licensure in the following areas: (1) Elementary teacher certification; and Reading Teacher #1316 or #1317.
• Five years' experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest need.
• Knowledge of the Wisconsin State ELA Standards Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Ability to use student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of inclusive classrooms and best practice for reading and writing instruction.
• Willingness to participate in and lead instructional improvement through a coaching model.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to continuously grow as a professional.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Literacy coaching experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) (preferred).
• Knowledge and skills related to response to intervention (RTI) (preferred).
• Experience with formative and summative assessment and progress-monitoring tools (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience using effective literacy intervention programs/strategies (preferred).

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports and assists teachers in the alignment of instruction to the WI ELA Standards and in effective implementation of instruction utilizing a core program.
• Diagnoses, intervenes, monitors, and adjusts instruction to serve developing readers.
• Supports teachers in the collection, analysis, and use of data to drive instruction.
• Reports data on the effectiveness of literacy instruction.
• Co-plans with teachers in the area of literacy.
• Uses coaching strategies to assist classroom teachers in building inclusive classrooms and in delivering effective reading instruction for diverse learners.
• Ensures systematic intervention aligned with MLSS practices.
• Supports common District assessments at the building level.
• Works collaboratively with grade-level teams to devise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
• Builds strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
• Assists teachers with resources, materials, and information to support classroom instruction and planning.
• Assists teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, development of differentiated lessons, and selection of best practices to meet the needs of students.
• Develops staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development topics.
• Develops coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
• Develops systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools.
• Serves as role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Complies with the following requirement:
  The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are strengthened by diversity and committed to equity. Every day, the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District focuses on equity through deeper learning, fosters a sense of belonging, and educates the whole child so that every learner achieves success. The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District aspires to create experiences that build community and empower learners so they can live life on their own terms.