Master Teacher

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI

8d

About The Position

The Stritch Family Literacy Center combines decades of university-led literacy research with compassionate, individualized instruction to help every child reach their full reading potential. Our collaborative approach—connecting families, instructors, and schools—ensures that each child gains the confidence, skills, and love of reading that open doors for a lifetime.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Holds relevant Wisconsin Teaching Certification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Classroom literacy or intervention experience
• Holds relevant Wisconsin Teaching Certification: reading teacher license (1316) and/or reading specialist license (5017)
• Master of Arts or Masters of Science in Reading/Literacy, Special Education, or Speech and Language

Responsibilities

• Direct student assessment and instruction, progress documentation, academic progress, family communication, and attendance and participation at all professional development and presession planning seminars.
• Deliver instruction under the direction of the Director over the course of the semester adjusting instruction based on ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Communicate with families about scheduling, student reports, and weekly home extensions.
• Actively participate in initial and ongoing professional development.
• Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction including grading
• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level