MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
St. Joseph Parish School is seeking a caring, creative, and faith-filled Middle School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. SJPS is committed to nurturing students in a Christ-centered, family oriented environment that supports academic achievement and spiritual growth. We have small class sizes and are a very welcoming and supportive community.
Position: Middle School Math, Science and Religion (Subject areas may be negotiable.)
Reports To: Principal
Start Date: August 17th, 2026
School Type: 3K-8 Catholic School
Location: St. Joseph Parish School - Grafton, WI 53024
Key Responsibilities:
Foster a welcoming and structured classroom that supports the faith development of young learners
Incorporate Catholic values and teachings into daily instruction and classroom culture, as well as, lead daily prayer
Teach math, science and religion
Communicate high expectations for all students
Utilize a variety of instructional and assessment methods to support the needs of diverse learners
Create differentiated, engaging lessons to meet the needs of individual students utilizing Archdiocesan standards
Track student performance data and align teaching to student needs
Assess students on a regular basis using formative and summative assessments
Supervise areas as needed or assigned
Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular basis and respond in a timely manner to messages received
Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support each child's success
Participate in school Masses, community events, and professional development
Cooperate with the principal and staff in the planning and development of curriculum.
Collaborate effectively with other classroom teachers, aides, staff members and specialists school and parish wide.
Continue professional development through course studies, conferences and workshops.
Set, work toward, and track professional learning goals based off of the teacher effectiveness framework domains.
Record Keeping Duties
Collect and maintain formative and summative assessment data.
Keep accurate records of student performance through trimester reports using online grading system, Option C.
Record daily attendance/lunch count of students.
Complete all required forms and reports in a timely manner.
Meetings and Organizations
Attend all faculty meetings, in-service, and Teacher Conventions.
Attend special functions when requested.
Actively engage in professional development.
Utilize staff development opportunities.
Participate and meet requirements of Sustaining the Mission series.
Position Requirements
Must be a certified teacher with a Bachelor degree in education or higher or working towards certification.
Must maintain a current teaching certification issued by the State of Wisconsin for the grade or subject area you teach.
Must adhere to Code of Ethical Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities.
Must submit a criminal background check every 5 years.
Must complete Safe Environment training prior to employment and renewal training every five years.
Position requires ability to stand, walk, bend over/crouch and sit for extended periods of time; ability to use hands, speak, and hear.
Practicing Catholic with a passion for Catholic education
Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Application Instructions: Please email a cover letter, resume, the archdiocesan teacher application and three professional references to: cjackson@stjosephgrafton.org.