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Behavior Education Assistant (BEA) - Gillespie - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY
Middle School Operations
Gillespie Middle
Hourly Wage
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.
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 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.
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 Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 EduClimber 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Strong, positive, and professional communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Collaboration 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 with children, families and staff
• 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 work with physically aggressive students
• Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or who do not have intelligible speech
• 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.g., e-mail, internet, word processing)

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a work history of good attendance and being on time - following a schedule
• NVCI trained - and availability after scheduled hours to be trained if not currently trained
• Experience working with students who have behavior challenges that include intensive physical and verbal actions
• Candidates have an Associate's Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates have an Associate's Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school
• Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Prior experience working in a public school setting
• Prior experience working with children who have disabilities
• Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal
• CPR certification
• First aid training
• Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs

Next Steps

• Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
• Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

Working Conditions

• 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 more detail in the interview process
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

Physical Requirements
Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.
Disclaimer
This 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.
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.