Extended Long Term Substitute GED Program 2 Teacher - Innovative High - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY
Innovative High
Annual Salary
Minimum Annual Compensation: $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule)
Length of Contract: 192 days
Anticipated Start Date: 8/25/2026
Anticipated End Date: 6/11/2027
Employment Type: Exempt
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
Job Summary: A unique opportunity for an Alternative Education teacher to join an educator team within the Office of Youth Re-engagement (OYR) to serve students from across MMSD in an innovative graduation pathway program blending components of GED Option 2 and Competency demonstration through a Portfolio format. Teachers implement a combination of Project Based Learning, online intersectional platforms, and community experiences. This teacher supports academic and SEL skills development with students through a relationship based, learning community model. The teacher will provide instruction through a skills development lens, with a focus on critical reading and project-based learning opportunities. The goal of this program is to make a positive academic and engagement impact on enrolled students, supporting them in being on track to graduate, and prepared for post-secondary goals.
Essential Qualifications:
Instructing students in smaller groups, using various teaching methods such as critical reading instruction, discussions, project-based learning and demonstrations, with opportunities for experiential learning.
Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs through a career development lens.
Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
Establishing classroom management practices for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible, and observing requirements outlined in the Behavior Education Plan.
Developing and Implementing relevant Social Emotional Learning implementation strategies, Restorative Practices, and community building strategies.
Communicating with parents/guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
Communicating with East High School staff related to student engagement and progress and developing a return transition plan.
Position Competencies
High Expectations for Every Student
Instructional Practice
Plans and executes rigorous, engaging units and lessons; including meaningful in-class and out-of-class assignments and ensures student mastery of content. Provides necessary scaffolds, interventions, and extensions to meet a range of learning needs.
Plans and executes lessons and projects with a career centered focus on critical reading and math skills and Gold Standard Project Based Learning.
Cultural Competence
Understands and can articulate the systems and beliefs that lead to inequitable outcomes for students from historically marginalized communities and adapts instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Create and sustain a welcoming classroom environment that is culturally and linguistically inclusive.
Data Proficiency
Uses data beyond standardized assessments to determine student learning needs and differentiate instruction in the classroom.
Executes daily data collection procedures (attendance, progress monitoring, assessments, etc.).
Team Collaboration
Collaborates with OYR peers to reflect on student achievement and teacher practice data to continuously plan and improve instruction.
Collaborates with the East 9th Grade On Track Team to align curriculum and lessons, monitor student progress, and support clear and effective communication.
Student & Family Engagement
Resilience & Results Orientation
Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset
Roles & Responsibilities:
Instruction
Establishing, implementing, and maintaining all learning plans for enrolled students
Developing student centered curricula aligned with the Standards
Develop academic targets based on student assessment data
Coordinating with students, families, and school personnel to report progress.
Developing experiential learning opportunities related to career pathways
Collaboration
Communicate effectively with OYR Admin, Innovative High teacher team, and Contracted/Community Partners to support student progress and wellbeing
Develop complementary lessons and projects in collaboration with teaching team
Effectively communicate with Special Education and Support Staff
Communicate with OYR Staff to coordinate schedules and roles of support staff and community partners
Coordinate schedules and lesson content with contracted and community partnerships delivering direct services to students
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Alternative Education and a secondary teaching license to cover the grade level(s) being taught.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed.
If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. An application must be on file within 30 days of starting your employment with MMSD. Failure to do so will result in your contract being voided.
The district does not provide financial support for the continued education that is required to achieve the certification. The district does not select or endorse any particular certification program that leads to the required Wisconsin teaching license. An unlicensed candidate can be considered, but they must be hired by a school district in order to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI.
For more information about the One Year with Stipulations licensing process: https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing/types/license-with-stipulations
To search DPI-approved certification programs: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/pathways-licensure
Next Steps
Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.
Working Conditions
Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
Certain positions within the District may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process
School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.
Disclaimer
This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
