2026-27 Math Specialist K-8

Job Description

Job Description

Math Specialist K-8

One City Schools | Madison, Wisconsin

Full-Time | 11-Month Contract

Salary Range: $70k - $80k depending on qualifications and experience

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Application Deadline: Open until filled

 

Teach with Purpose. Lead with Joy. Transform What’s Possible.

At One City Schools, we believe children, and the adults who serve them, deserve an environment where excellence and belonging thrive side by side.

This work is joyful and demanding and calls to the best of our teaching craft and the fullness of our hearts. Success here means growing alongside our Scholars by embracing structure, curiosity, and persistence every day.

About the Role

As a K-8 Math Specialist, you’ll create classrooms where children feel safe, seen, and challenged. Grounded in The One City Way and the EL Education framework, you’ll design rich, project-based learning experiences that nurture curiosity, character, and academic growth.

At One City you’ll live the spirit of Crew, which activates our belief that we are all responsible for each other’s success. You’ll open and close each day in community, build rituals that strengthen belonging, and help Scholars develop the social and emotional skills that make learning joyful and collective.

You’ll be part of a highly collaborative grade-level team and contribute to a school culture that views character as teachable, feedback as essential, and joy as non-negotiable.

What You’ll Do

As a Math Specialist, you will serve as a lead teacher and teacher partner who strengthens math learning and instructional excellence across grades K–8.

A few key responsibilities include:

• Modeling strong, inquiry-based math instruction that builds Scholar confidence and conceptual understanding.
• Collaborating with principals and the Chief Academic Officer on lesson planning, pacing, and standards alignment.
• Working with building leaders to help teachers to improve math instruction through observations, feedback, and professional learning.
• Partner in using data to identify trends, develop interventions, and support teachers in planning for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction.
• Supporting curriculum alignment, adoption, and continuous improvement across both campuses.
• Building family engagement around mathematical learning and helping Scholars experience joy, curiosity, and growth.

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Who You Are (Ideal Candidate Description)

You are a highly skilled math educator who brings a blend of content expertise, instructional leadership, and a love for children. You believe every scholar can grow in mathematics and that confidence is just as important as proficiency.

You might be a great fit for this role if you:

• Bring a deep understanding of K–8 math content and know how to make it accessible, engaging, and joyful.
• Thrive in a collaborative teaching environment where coaching, feedback, and shared problem solving are part of the daily rhythm.
• Use data as a tool for insight rather than evaluation, and see it as a way to strengthen instructional decisions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with Scholars and teachers and can mentor others toward excellence.
• Believe in a two-generation model of Scholar success and designing learning for diverse learners and learning profiles.
• Love being part of a school community where character, relationships, and academic rigor work together.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Mathematics
• Valid Wisconsin teaching license with math endorsement or equivalent, or ability to apply for a Wisconsin teaching license
• 3 to 5 years of successful K–8 math teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience leading adult learning or coaching colleagues
• Strong understanding of math content, child development, and instructional best practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in instructional leadership, math intervention, or curriculum coordination
• Familiarity with data-informed instructional systems
• Experience in charter, innovative, or mission-driven schools
• Track record of success supporting students with diverse needs and backgrounds

Our Benefits and Support

Comprehensive Package

• Competitive salary based on education and experience
• 11-month schedule with dedicated planning time
• 14 PTO days plus holidays, winter, and spring breaks
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 5.9% employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
  
   

Unique One City Benefits

• On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition
• Homeownership support through the Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants)
• Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees
• Comprehensive professional development and coaching
  
   

About One City Schools

One City Schools is a public charter school system serving children from birth through middle school in Madison, Wisconsin. Our mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation. We are redefining what’s possible in public education by combining academic excellence with deep community partnership, innovation, and love. One City was awarded the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Award for education, honoring visionaries whose bold ideas are transforming their fields.

A Model That Delivers Results
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has recognized both our elementary and middle schools for “Exceeding Expectations” in academic growth and closing achievement gaps. Our Scholars consistently outperform statewide peers. Our middle school students grow faster than 98% of students across Wisconsin, and elementary Scholars surpass 75% of their peers. We serve the highest percentage of Black students in Dane County, along with many multilingual learners and students from low-income households, while still achieving some of the strongest academic gains in the region. Our results show that opportunity and achievement gaps are not inevitable, and that children thrive when supported with high expectations, strong routines, joyful learning, and a community that believes in their potential.

Learn more at or watch our story on YouTube.com/@OneCitySchools.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement

One City Schools welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our belief that every child deserves an excellent education and that creating such a world begins with how we work together.

For questions, contact our People Team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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