Village Builder - FTE - Thoreau - SY

Fyce

Starting Compensation: $24.82

Employment Type:

Non-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.

The Educational Assistant, referred to as Village Builders, 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. They will be supervised by the Principal but 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.

• Support youth in identifying, understanding, and processing emotions to enable classroom participation
• Support 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 warm and embracing disposition and tone with students
• Engage with students at recess and lunch to build trust
• Support Family Liaisons, teachers, Student Services Teams, and Administrators with family engagement
• Attend regular meetings with supervisor and FYCE Coordinator

• 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)

• 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

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• Certain positions within the District may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit.
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
• Requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• May require being stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job‑related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.