Village Builder - 1.0 FTE - Black Hawk - 26-27
About The Position
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for the Village Builder position. This role is a strategic position that intentionally recruits a nurturing adult from the community to support social-emotional learning, belonging, and family engagement in a school and classroom community. The Village Builder will be supervised by the Principal and supported with professional development by the FYCE Coordinator and/or Manager of Community Schools. Schools are encouraged to recruit for this position within their families and attendance areas. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, with a vision to ensure every school is a thriving school that prepares every student for college, career, and community. They welcome applicants who will actively contribute to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years working with children
- Experience living and working with populations of diverse racial, gender, economic, and linguistic backgrounds
- Skilled in cross-cultural communication
- Willingness to learn District technology tools for reporting and monitoring student progress
- Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement
- Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher
- Ability to keep accurate student data
- Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality
- Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel
- Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing)
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong (for potential bilingual positions requiring proficiency assessments)
Responsibilities
- Support youth in identifying, understanding and processing emotions to enable classroom participation
- Support the academic and instructional goals of the teacher
- Facilitate individual and/or small groups for SEL and/or tutoring
- Exude enthusiasm for children and learning
- Model affirming and clarifying language with students
- Support teachers, Student Services Teams, and Administrators with family engagement
- Attend regular meetings with the supervisor and collaborate with student services staff
- Uplift intersectional identities (racial, linguistic, LGBTQIA+, abilities, etc.)
Benefits
- Great compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
