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Teacher Leader - Social Work - TEP - Doyle - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

Teacher Leader - Social Work - TEP - Doyle - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

Student & Staff Support

Doyle Administration Building

Minimum Annual Compensation: $72,800(26-27 TE Salary Schedule)

Length of Contract: 212 days

Employment Type: 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.

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.

Purpose of Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Student & Staff Support, the Teacher Leader - Social Work - TEP strengthens consistent, equitable, and legally aligned school social work practice and related districtwide student support systems through professional learning, consultation, facilitation, systems coordination and implementation support.

The Teacher Leader - Social Work - TEP strengthens equitable and consistent school social work practice; supports MTSS, special education, and responsive intervention; protects educational access for students experiencing homelessness, foster care, and other transitions; strengthens attendance, basic-needs, and interagency systems; and supports mental health, safety, child protection, and critical response practices.

This position will have a high degree of integrity, sustain a culture of continuous improvement, and be committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment while having a growth mindset to a multi-faceted operation while having a focus on creating a positive work culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This is a non-supervisory position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: A. Program and practice consultation and implementation support (30%)

Provide consultation, guidance, resources, and implementation support across assigned workstreams

Monitor changes in law and partner with Legal Services to translate legal requirements, research, professional standards, and district procedures into practical guidance

Promote consistent, equitable implementation aligned with an MTSS and school social work practice

Monitor implementation, identify emerging needs and barriers, and present recommendations to leaders

Support social workers in navigating established processes and elevating complex decisions to leaders

B. Professional learning and staff capacity building (25%)

Design, evaluate, and facilitate professional learning and onboarding

Develop aligned tools and resources for school social workers and other staff

Provide targeted learning and implementation support

Build staff capacity to apply culturally responsive, evidence-based practices consistently

Gather data and feedback to evaluate and improve professional learning systems

Support staff in accessing, understanding, and using data

Examine disaggregated data to identify trends, disparities, implementation gaps, and support needs

Help teams use data to plan, monitor, evaluate, and adjust student supports

Strengthen the accuracy and consistency of documentation, coding, tracking, and required reporting

Use data to recommend improvements to practices, resources, partnerships, and systems

D. Complex support and cross-system coordination (20%)

Facilitate collaborative problem-solving across agencies and systems in complex situations

Model effective practice and support meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-through

Consult with school and district staff, students, and families on educational access and legal protection

Strengthen cross-system coordination among families, schools, agencies, and community partners

Support staff in navigating cross-systems communication, referral, documentation, and follow-up

Use learning from complex situations to strengthen systems and address similar barriers earlier

E. Other duties as assigned (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees.

Attend district and school functions that support MMSD’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values.

Complete any and all district-required training.

Build collaborative relationships with business partners.

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

Knowledge of adult learning principles, systems implementation, data utilization, and continuous improvement

Knowledge of school social work standards, ethics, legal requirements, educational protections, and evidence-based practices

Knowledge of frameworks and systems supporting student access, engagement, intervention, safety, and well-being

Knowledge of the effects of instability, unmet basic needs, and systemic barriers on student learning

Knowledge of requirements governing assigned workstreams and student educational protections

Demonstrated skill in using disaggregated data to identify student needs and drive systemic improvements

Demonstrated skill in facilitating collaborative problem-solving and cross-organizational coordination

Demonstrated skill in translating complex requirements into clear guidance, tools, and operational processes

Skill in consultation, facilitation, professional learning, and implementation support

Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and respect professional decision-making boundaries.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, timelines, and implementation needs

Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Ability to build staff capacity and elevate systemic needs through appropriate leadership channels

Ability to apply equitable, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices

Ability to establish relationships at all levels of the organization

Ability to follow principles and practices that promote and advance anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required Qualifications:

Experience successfully providing school social work services in diverse K–12 settings

Experience facilitating professional learning, consultation, collaborative problem-solving, and systems implementation

License or Certification Requirements:

Valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Social Worker license (7050). The incumbent must have a current license or obtain a license within a timeframe determined by the District.

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.

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.

Disclaimer:

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.