Part-Time Reading Teacher
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 2025-2026 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.
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 StandardsAbility 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.
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