Empowering Middle School Learning & SEL Coach

Madison Country Day School; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Job summary

Madison Country Day School, a PreK–12 International Baccalaureate World School, seeks a Middle School Learning and SEL Specialist to support 5th–8th grade students. You will bridge academic demands with development, focusing on executive functioning, organization, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy.

You will collaborate with the school counselor and Student Services team, engaging families and applying inclusive practices in a culturally rich setting in Waunakee, Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with upper elementary or middle school students in an educational, learning support, or coaching capacity.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting student data, learning support strategies, and implementing academic accommodations.
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Education, Special Education, School Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field. (Master's degree preferred).
• Dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to explicitly teach executive functioning skills alongside social-emotional coping strategies.
• Lead support groups in small cohorts and partner with the Middle School Dean to support advisory curriculum and mentoring.
• Communicate regularly with families, provide actionable strategies, and participate in parent education sessions when relevant.
• Provide direct support and instructional differentiation to teachers for academic and emotional needs.
• Maintain accurate student records using Branching Minds in compliance with policy and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Student Services Team to track progress and intervention data.
• Conduct observations of student behavior in classrooms and social settings.
• Review ILPs and attend meetings to ensure consistent support.
• Participate in grade level meetings, Student Services Department meetings, ILP meetings, and other teams.
• Organize testing accommodations for middle school students as needed.
• Serve as liaison with outside agencies and refer families to resources as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent listening, oral, and written

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Education or related field

Tools

Branching Minds

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Toddle

Blackbaud K-12

Job description

Madison Country Day School, a PreK–12 International Baccalaureate World School, seeks a Middle School Learning and SEL Specialist to support 5th–8th grade students. You will bridge academic demands with development, focusing on executive functioning, organization, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy.

You will collaborate with the school counselor and Student Services team, engaging families and applying inclusive practices in a culturally rich setting in Waunakee, Wisconsin.