Village Builder - FTE - Gillespie
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Fyce
Gillespie Middle
Starting Compensation: $25.47
Employment Type:
Non-Exempt
- Support youth in identifying, understanding and processing emotions to enable classroom participation
- Support the 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 affirming and clarifying language with students
- Support teachers, Student Services Teams, and Administrators with family engagement
- Attend regular meetings with the supervisor and collaborate with student services staff
- Uplift intersectional identities (racial, linguistic, LGBTQIA+, abilities, etc.)
- 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. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in detail in the interview process.
- School-based positions are required to be in‑person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.
Must work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. Must lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Must provide manual dexterity for office tasks. Must be stationary for extended periods.
Must work in indoor and outdoor environments year‑round, incl. inclement weather, lack of air conditioning, and temperature fluctuations.
DisclaimerThis 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.
EqualEmployment Opportunity
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.
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