Village Builder​/SEA; FTE - Crestwood - SY

Fyce
Crestwood Elementary
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 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.

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.

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)

Under the direct or general supervision of a building principal or department leader and the daily direction of a Special Education Teacher or Student Services staff, the Special Education Assistant performs highly specialized work with students with disabilities across the developmental lifespan. This position adapts to the specific needs of the assigned population: fostering foundational development in early childhood, supporting academic access in 4K‑12, providing necessary supplementary aids and services to follow student Individual Education Programs (IEPs), Behavior Support, Regulation Plans, and coaching vocational independence in 18–21‑year‑old transition services.

• Instructional Support & Academic Assistance
• Early Childhood (4K):
  Support "learning through play‑based activities" by navigating centers (sensory, blocks, dramatic play) and scaffolding foundational skills like tool use (e.g., scissors, glue) and letter recognition.
• Academic Reinforcement (4K‑12):
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