Upper School English Teacher

 The Upper School (US) at University School of Milwaukee (USM) is seeking a talented English Teacher to support the School’s mission through teaching in the Upper School’s English program. This is a one-year, non-renewing position for the second semester of the current 2020-21 school year. The selected faculty member will be expected to provide innovative instruction to meet a variety of student needs, and engage in synchronous and asynchronous instruction. The English Teacher will also lead USM students towards fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation.  This is also a position where the selected candidate will perform complex professional work, while motivating students to develop skills in the area of English. The full job description can be found on our USM jobs page.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increases the academic performance of all students in the English content area by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Plans instruction consistent with the School’s approved curriculum for Upper School English.
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Plans a program study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the effectiveness of English instruction continuously.
• Works collaboratively with the English team to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Establishes appropriate plans for substitutes.
• Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
• Provides regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions.
• Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the English program.
• Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components which will further enrich the School’s English program.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Promotes students’ educational and career objectives by providing individual assistance, preparing letters of recommendation, etc.
• Ability and desire to serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Attends and participates in professional meetings, including collaborative teams, US meetings, and professional development.
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Upper School Administration.