ELA Teacher - Vacancy ID: 230167

The Brown Deer School District is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher. Qualified candidates will show a passion for teaching and building strong relationships with our exceptional students. Our ideal candidate will plan and deliver data-driven instruction that is relevant and meets the diverse needs of the 21st Century student. In addition to focusing on student achievement, the candidate must possess the ability to collaborate effectively with parents and colleagues in a professional learning community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a clear commitment to adult and adolescent development and learning and collaboration with a growth mindset in his/her Professional Practice.
• Possess a clear and effective Pedagogy that embodies our instructional model.
• Understand and apply effective strategies (e.g. Intervention, differentiation, extension) and best practices (e.g. models, think-aloud, protocols, mini-lessons, multiple drafts, peer critique, reflection, effective group work) to ensure student
success.
• Implement Project, Problem and/or Inquiry-based instruction aligned with standards and outcome-based / performance assessments.
• Provide active & rigorous experiences for students.
• Plan for various student needs (including the use of developmentally appropriate materials).
• Use and integrate technology in classroom and project instruction.
• Maintain open and consistent communication about student progress, concerns and achievement with families and the school community.