Student Services
Doyle Administration Building
Minimum Compensation: $53,525
Length of Contract: 192
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.
Purpose of Position:
Teach and support preschool children with a variety of disabilities (e.g., SDD, OHI, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism, etc.) in natural environments, classrooms, and community based settings. Work as a team member with central office and building based administration, general education teachers, related service staff, special education assistants, school support staff, parents, and community childcare providers. Instruct and monitor special education assistants. Assess the overall development of children, use developmentally appropriate practices, develop appropriate individual educational plans (IEPs), conduct reevaluations as assigned, and provide modifications and accommodations as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach in a variety of environments, classrooms, and community based settings.
Work as a collaborative team member with MMSD and community professionals.
Instruct and monitor special education assistants and related staff.
Assess the overall development of children, use appropriate formal and informal assessments to monitor progress, develop individual educational plans (IEPs) using the GoIDEA system, and conduct reevaluations.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
Recruit and manage peer models.
Work with other IEP team participants to design, implement, and evaluate Individual Education Plans.
Work in collaboration with child-care providers and school support staff in designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices for a wide range of preschool children.
Teach and provide instruction in natural environments (e.g., Headstart, day care, home, nursery school, preschools) as well as in a variety of other environments.
Develop strategies to foster social relationships between preschool children with and without disabilities.
Provide verbal and written instruction, monitoring, and consultation to special education assistants.
Communicate progress to parents, other teachers, related services staff, special education assistants, administrators, and/or other appropriate individuals.
Evaluate program effectiveness on a continuing and annual basis and revise programming as appropriate.
Conduct functional behavioral assessments and create behavior intervention plans utilizing positive behavioral interventions for children with challenging behaviors.
Work with kindergarten and elementary school staff to effectively transition children moving to kindergarten.
Participate in on-going professional development activities.
Use preschool performance standards to inform the individual education program.
Support practicum students and/or student teachers.
Establish and maintain rapport with children.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and provide progress to parents and staff.
Skilled in functional behavioral assessments and able to create behavior intervention plans utilizing positive behavioral interventions.
Ability to work school staff to effectively transition children to kindergarten.
Knowledgeable of the needs of preschool children and best practices in early childhood education.
Knowledgeable of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to inform the individual education program.
Skilled in the assessment and use of assistive technology.
Ability to be a creative and flexible problem-solver who is able to work in collaboration with others.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills (e.g., empathy, active listening, etc.)
Cultural Competence.
Data Proficiencies.
High Expectations for Every Student.
Instructional Practice.
Resilience & Results Orientation.
Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset.
Student & Family Engagement.
Required Qualifications:
License or Certification Requirements:
