Spanish Bilingual Resource Specialist - Capital​/Shabazz - FTE - SY

Spanish Bilingual Resource Specialist - Capital/Shabazz - 0.597 FTE - 26-27 SY

High School Operations

Capital High

Compensation: $27.63 - 57.15 Hourly Wage (25-26 Salary Schedule)

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.

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  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 the Position

The Bilingual Resource Specialist position is designed to serve the students and families from the target language group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Supports & Service Delivery
  • Maintain and adhere to a weekly schedule of academic and linguistic support, created in association with school administration and teaching staff based on the needs of English Learners (ELs) in their work sites as indicated on students' ILP forms
  • Provide students with academic, linguistic, and cultural support in the classroom in collaboration with teaching staff or administrators when appropriate
  • Facilitate and enhance communication, including translation and interpretation
  • Build relationships with English Learners (ELs) and their families
• Student Placement
  • Support secretary/office and English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Resource Teacher (BRT) staff to welcome families into the school district, provide interpretation to ensure all paperwork is completed and share the array of services available to the student to inform parent decisions
  • Assist ESL/BRT with communication to families regarding the Home Language Survey and ESL status and services by providing interpretation
  • Work with the ESL/BRT to ensure EL records are complete and current
  • Help transition newcomers into student life through social, emotional, and academic support in collaboration with other staff (i.e., school social worker, ESL/BRT)
• Collaboration with Teaching Staff
  • Participate as an active team member in the discussion of academic, transition, graduation and career/vocational issues related to ELs
  • Contribute ideas to the planning of the ESL/Bilingual instructional programs, including culturally relevant materials, resources, and ways of responding to students
  • Differentiate and obtain cultural background information relevant for instruction and assessment of student performance
  • Implement one-on-one and small group lesson plans created in advance by certified teaching staff to provide pre-teaching and/or instructional reinforcement
  • Consult with staff to provide possible cultural or language-based explanations to student issues
• Classroom Support
  • Provide support to ELs in core academic instruction with intention and planning in an inclusive environment, under the guidance of the classroom teacher…