Oversees the Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) Program, the Curriculum Materials Development Center (CMDC) in addition to providing supervisory oversight and support to other Early Childhood programs and initiatives. In order to ensure quality and integrity of all aspects of the early childhood program, the specialist supports and assists early childhood classroom teachers in planning and implementing high impact, developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, needed to increase student achievement, specifically in literacy and mathematics Coordinates and links CMDC resources with district initiatives. Has responsibility for supporting and implementing the district and department Goals, District and School Improvement Plans, Professional Development Roadmap and other school based professional development needs.

Salary Range: $77,368 - $111,477

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2023. A resume and three (3) letters of recommendation must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be manually signed by its author and dated less than one (1) year old. Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment by the Board of School Directors is contingent upon a passing criminal background check, a passing drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. Non-MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• NOTE: Applicants must have at least one of the licenses below at time of hire, and must be willing to obtain the second license within two years of hire.
  • Must have a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction supervisor’s license (#10) or the ability to obtain in two (2) years OR
  • Educator Effectiveness training and Teach Scape/teacher evaluation system certification or the ability to obtain in one year

Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) years of successful, fully licensed and full-time teaching experience in an early childhood classroom (K5 - Grade 3).

1. Works collaboratively with Central Services Academic Office and Early Childhood Learning Administrative staff to support program improvement efforts.
2. Oversee program implementation so to ensure program quality and fidelity to program expectations.
3. Analyzes, interprets and utilizes data to help implement and manage developmentally appropriate instructional strategies.
4. Collects and reports data related to the Achievement Gap Reduction program and assists with progress monitoring and implementation of program requirements.
5. Assists building administrators with conducting teacher evaluations in K5 – Grade 3.
6. Provides instructional resource and support for PreK-5 grade regular and special education teachers and schools.
7. Works collaboratively with school administration, learning team, grade level teams, program staff, and parent organization to promote early childhood growth and development.
8. Provides/coordinates/delivers targeted professional development opportunities which will directly impact teaching and learning.
9. Attends required training sessions during the school year and summer training sessions.
10. Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released must submit a written statement to that effect to the Department of Human Capital. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best-qualified candidates.