What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24-25 - Doyle - Building Bridges Teacher Leader - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw) position at mmsd?
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 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.
For more information on our teacher screening and selection process, please visit our TEACH Madison webpage.
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.
Program Description:
Building Bridges is a voluntary 90 day crisis intervention program serving students in 4K – 8th grade. Building Bridges is a collaboration between Catholic Charities, Dane County Department of Human Services and several Dane County public school districts. This position is a hybrid of MMSD and Catholic Charities, thus requiring collaboration across two systems. There is a team of two assigned to each MMSD attendance area. Each team is composed of two Clinical Coordinators, one who is an employee of MMSD and one who is an employee of Catholic Charities. Additionally, MMSD has a district-wide bilingual team that is composed of two Catholic Charities Clinical Coordinators. Further information will be discussed in the interview process.
Purpose of Position:
Provide school-based crisis stabilization for students in grades 4K through 8th with immediate mental health needs and their families. Provide education/consultation to school staff regarding supporting students with immediate mental health needs.
