Behavior Education Assistant; BEA; Sennett - FTE - SY

Middle School Operations Hourly Wage Starting Compensation:

$25.47

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.

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.

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.

Be an active and positive member of a mobile response team that supports students who are demonstrating challenging/dysregulated behavior

Follow protocols and systems for supporting students

Communicate with teachers, Dean of Students, Principals, Families in a professional manner

Input data into Edu Climber system to keep track of behavior calls

Collaborate with the team of BEAs, Dean and other mobile response members

Provide proactive support to students who need to regulate to learn

Supporting students both in and out of the classroom

Display mature, patient and compassionate behaviors when working with all students

Display professional behavior that includes refraining from cell phone use when working with children

Other related duties as assigned

Strong, positive, and professional communication skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Ability to be flexible and adaptive to what is needed at the moment

Ability to physically move quickly and support students physically

Ability to be calm and positive in very challenging situations with students and adults

Ability to be on your feet for long periods - and able to move about a large school that includes stairs

Ability to connect quickly and build relationships…