Middle School (Gr. 6-8) Special Assignment Literacy Teacher - Vacancy ID: 203079

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANAWA

Manawa Middle School (Gr. 6-8) Special Assignment (1 FTE) Literacy Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. State of Wisconsin 1316 certification (Science of Reading Experience Preferred_

2. The ideal candidate would possess a Valid State of Wisconsin Certification 1777 Regular Education, Adolescence-Secondary Education.

3. Strong written and oral communication skills.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience as a Secondary Educator.

2. Training and experience with the Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

3. Experience and training in standards-based grading.

4. Experience in small group, skill specific instruction in Math and Literacy

 

JOB GOALS:

1. Provide an opportunity for all students to learn and grow to reach their full potential.

2. Use a data driven decision making process to adjust instruction in order to meet the needs of all students.

 

REPORTS TO:District Reading Specialist/Manawa Middle/Little Wolf High Building Principal

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: [All of the following are considered to be the essential functions of the position.]

1. Work collaboratively with District Literacy Specialist with public school staff to analyze data to identify and work with students by monitoring growth aligned to goals, and collaborate with families.

2. Assess targeted students at the private school to determine qualification for Title I reading intervention services.

3. Plan small group lessons and communicate with classroom teachers regarding the progress monitoring of identified students.

4. Understand common core literacy, SEL, and grade level Wisconsin State Standards to instruct students with best instructional practices meeting the needs of each student.

5. Interact and communicate effectively with parents of students at Manawa Middle School.

6. Demonstrate professional characteristics and engage in professional growth activities to maintain and improve professional competence.

7. Adhere to all expectations described in the Professional Educator Handbook.

8. Comply with district policies, operating procedures, and school requirements.

9. Keep such records as are required by Board regulations, principals, and the District Administrator. These records include but are not limited to, data entered in the Student Information System (Skyward), lesson plans, and student records and program inventory.

10. Fosters positive, healthy relationships with students by demonstrating sincere interest in the lives of the students and actively engages students in the curriculum.

11. Use highly effective, research-based instructional techniques while co-teaching to include those taught through district professional development.

12. Adhere to all expectations described in the Professional Educator Handbook.

13. Interact and communicate effectively with parents.

14. Be jointly responsible for enforcement of discipline and the operation of an effective school.

15. Exercise general supervision over student conduct, not only while in the classroom, but also before school, during lunch and recess, and in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities, as assigned.

16. Attend all meetings and professional development scheduled by the principal and the District Administrator, including in-service training meetings scheduled by the District Administrator and special meetings called by principals.

17. Maintains confidentiality to the School District of Manawa.

18. Promotes a positive image of the District at all times.

19. Perform other duties assigned by the principal.

 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits as negotiated with the District Administrator and approved by the Manawa Board of Education.

 

EVALUATION:

The District Reading Specialist and the Little Wolf High/Manawa Middle Principal

 

 

 

The School District of Manawa does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning  disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability should contact the District  Office by email.