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University School of Milwaukee (USM) seeks two (2) qualified and energetic Spanish teachers for the 2023-24 school year to join our passionate, motivated team whose members follow a non-traditional approach to second language acquisition in which the classroom is the textbook, and authentic communication takes the lead. The ideal candidate is an outgoing educator who is dedicated to the teaching of the Spanish language with a focus on cultural competency and oral proficiency with real world outcomes. Additionally, the candidate must have a joyful growth mindset, possess strong interpersonal relationship skills, excitement for teaching a diverse student body, and the ability to relay that enthusiasm to all community members. At USM, we are fortunate enough to provide international travel opportunities for our students, and this job requires someone who can maximize those opportunities to test our students as learners, leaders, and citizens of the world.

General Summary: Provides instruction and support to Middle School world language students through innovative instruction for Spanish language acquisition and competency, in alignment with the School’s curriculum goals. Leads students towards fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation. Performs complex professional work while motivating students to develop skills in the subject area of the Hispanic and Latin American culture and language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increases the academic performance of all students in Spanish 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 in Spanish and the World Language Program.
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourage social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Differentiates instruction in mixed ability classrooms.
• Diagnoses, intervenes, monitors, and adjusts instruction.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data.
• Works collaboratively with the world language team to advise, plan, and implement effective lessons and interventions.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.
• 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 Middle School curriculum.
• Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components which will further enrich the School’s World Language Program.
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by Administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:                                      

• Strong content knowledge in Spanish language education, including best teaching practices; native speaker preferred
• Ability to interpret data in order to improve student learning, and follow World Language best practices
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability and desire to work with a diverse student body
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
• Capable of competently operating technology
• 3-5 years' teachig experience

About University School of Milwaukee

University School of Milwaukee is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students from prekindergarten (age 3) through grade 12. Current enrollment is 1,060 students. We welcome candidates that add to our diversity. University School of Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer. More information may be found at www.usmk12.org.

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