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Madison Metropolitan School District

25-26 - Sennett - Spanish Bilingual Resource Specialist - 0.484 FTE (19.36 hpw)

Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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Middle School Operations at Sennett Middle. Compensation: $26.84 - 55.51 Hourly Wage. Employment Type: Non-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. 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. 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. Purpose Of The Position

The Bilingual Resource Specialist position is designed to serve the students and families from the target language group. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Instructional Supports & Service Delivery Maintain and adhere to a weekly schedule of academic and linguistic support Provide students with academic, linguistic, and cultural support in the classroom Facilitate and enhance communication, including translation and interpretation Build relationships with English Learners (ELs) and their families Student Placement Support secretary/office and English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Resource Teacher (BRT) staff to welcome families into the school district Assist ESL/BRT with communication to families regarding the Home Language Survey and ESL status and services Collaboration with Teaching Staff Participate as an active team member in the discussion of academic, transition, graduation and career/vocational issues related to ELs Contribute ideas to the planning of the ESL/Bilingual instructional programs Classroom Support Provide support to ELs in core academic instruction with intention and planning in an inclusive environment Assessment Provide appropriate accommodations (i.e., interpretation support) as outlined by the Office of Assessment Administration for ELs during testing situations Communication Facilitate communication between linguistically and/or culturally different parties Provide written translation of school-specific documents Cultural Liaison Assist the family and the student to navigate the norms and practices, both social and academic, of the U.S. school system Explain the district Behavior Education Plan to students and families Minimum Qualifications

Must pass MMSD reading, writing, and oral proficiency assessment in target language and English Next Steps

Upon successful completion of your application, you will be sent testing information for our reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments 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.

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