25-26 - Doyle - Program Support Teacher CC (IST) - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw) Student Services Doyle Administration Building Minimum Annual Compensation: $50,661 Length of Contract: 192 days Employment Type: Exempt MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. 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 and 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 , 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 at school. To 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. For more information on our teacher screening and selection process, please visit our . 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. Essential Functions: Provides ongoing professional development, including coaching and modeling to develop the capacity of Cross Categorical teachers and instructional teams to:

Assist special education staff in planning for /evaluating impact of high quality/effective instruction and intervention practices for students with disabilities (e.g., implementing evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions, assessment/data collection, and analysis of student learning to improve instruction).

Participate in and provide input regarding problem-solving the needs of struggling learners within student support and intervention team (SSIT) meetings.

Assist school-based staff in successfully implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) procedural/substantive requirements.

Coach staff in the creating/implementing effective Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

Work collaboratively with principals and other staff to develop school infrastructure to support a multi-tiered system of support (Response to Instruction & Intervention practices), including service delivery models, progress monitoring practices, staff roles/responsibilities and data analysis practices

Collaborate with principal and School Improvement Partner, and Assistant Director to identify key actions/strategies which improve the outcomes of students with disabilities, and integrate into School Improvement Plan (SIP).

Assist principal and leadership team in analyzing data to identify gaps/growth areas, SIP goals, and professional development plans/activities.

Proactively support and be involved in systems change efforts and District areas of emphasis.

Collaborate with principal and instructional coaches (Instructional Resource Teacher, Learning Coordinator, Literacy Coach) to improve student achievement building-wide.

Chair new evaluations for students referred for special education evaluation and may serve as evaluator.

Develop special education staff capacity to conduct quality evaluations that meet legal requirements, District policy, and that inform instruction and interventions.

Assist special education staff in developing and implementing quality IEPs that guide instruction, services and that allow for effective progress monitoring and goal completion.

Support staff to ensure compliance with all legal requirements of IDEA.

Support staff in using the eIDEA system.

Serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative, sharing this responsibility with other school or District staff who may also serve as LEA.

Serve as liaison between school staff and Special Education administration.

Facilitate manifestation determination (MD) for students recommended for expulsion.

In collaboration with district-level staff, support school staff in completion of Assistive Technology assessment process, Extended School Year planning/projection process, students moving across levels (SMAL), and referrals to district support teams (e.g., Intensive Support Team).

Attend regular meetings and professional development sessions as determined by Student Services.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Student Services

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Detailed knowledge related to IDEA compliance and quality practices.

Knowledge of and capacity to provide school-based leadership in planning & implementing a vast array of special education service delivery approaches across the full continuum of environments.

Capacity and willingness to lead formal and informal school-based professional learning on a regular basis.

Capacity to learn to coach peers through the use of coaching cycles.

Provide support and technical assistance to School Based Leadership Teams related to action steps for students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts are required for formal employment. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed. If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. An application must be on file within 30 days of starting your employment with MMSD. Failure to do so will result in your contract being voided. The district does not provide financial support for the continued education that is required to achieve the certification. The district does not select or endorse any particular certification program that leads to the required Wisconsin teaching license. An unlicensed candidate can be considered, but they must be hired by a school district in order to apply for a One-Year License with Stipulations with DPI.