General Summary: 

Teach Spanish to students in USM’s Middle School. Support USM’s mission to cultivate learners, leaders, and citizens through its academic and co-curricular programming. Model a passion for Spanish and love for learning, and help students meet their intellectual and social-emotional potential.  Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen Spanish curriculum, to develop the craft of teaching, and to enhance the Middle School community and USM community as a whole. Embody the values of USM’s Common Trust: respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and kindness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach five sections of Spanish.
• Plan and implement engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Craft formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning.
• Provide meaningful, growth-oriented feedback to students.
• Inspire an appreciation for Spanish in students.
• Advise a group of Middle School students.
• Engage in regular professional development opportunities, in and outside of USM, to grow as a teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and enhance the Middle School Spanish department. 
• Joyfully contribute to an inclusive school culture in which students are engaged, known, and valued.
• Attend meetings and complete other duties as assigned in order to support the functioning of the Middle School. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong content knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching the Spanish language.
• Deep respect and appreciation for Middle School students. 
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and a desire to continually grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to collaborate with others.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related area. 
• Teaching experience, preferably at the Middle School level.

About University School of Milwaukee

University School of Milwaukee (USM) is the finest pre-primary through secondary school in the greater Milwaukee area and in Wisconsin, and one of the top college-preparatory schools in the United States. USM is a friendly and inclusive community where students, families, teachers, staff, and alumni all come together to create an outstanding environment for students to thrive in. Our students become critical thinkers and problem solvers, and they acquire the character skills, confidence, and work ethic necessary to make good decisions, contribute to society, and enjoy rewarding lives. Our world-class faculty offer our students the very best academic experience possible while teaching and challenging them to develop 21st-century skills that will carry them through their professional and personal futures. Not only do we offer a collegiate environment, but also outstanding professional development opportunities. Come join us!

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