Equity-Driven Schoolwide Systems Coach

Wifca; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District seeks a Schoolwide Systems Coach to catalyze and sustain equitable, engaging, and restorative learning environments across schools. This role partners with building administrators and leadership teams to coordinate system changes affecting adult practices, beliefs, and biases that influence student outcomes.

The position drives implementation, fidelity, and continuous improvement of schoolwide systems, focusing on culture, climate, and belonging.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to culturally and linguistically responsive, anti-racist, and equity-focused practices.
• Experience leading professional learning for adults and coaching staff.
• Knowledge of restorative practices and MTSS/ behavioral supports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support systems change with a focus on equitable adult practices.
• Partner with administrators and leadership teams to implement district-wide culture and climate initiatives.
• Lead professional learning and coaching for staff on the universal framework for culture and climate.
• Monitor and evaluate school-wide systems to ensure progress toward equity goals.
• Support staff in designing and using restorative and proactive behavior strategies.
• Assist in data-informed decision making to reduce disproportionality in outcomes.
• Collaborate with district partners to align supports for students and families.

Skills

Equity leadership

Coaching adults

Restorative practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Wisconsin DPI license

Job description

Black Hawk Middle

Minimum Annual Compensation: $53,525(26-27 TE Salary Schedule)

Length of Contract: 192 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 general supervision of the School Principal, the Schoolwide Systems Coach catalyzes and sustains the development of equitable, engaging, and restorative learning environments across schools. This role serves as a strategic partner to building administrators and school-based leadership teams to coordinate and advance systems change related to adult practices, behaviors, values, beliefs, and biases that impact student experiences and outcomes.

This role is responsible for driving the implementation, consistency, and continuous improvement of schoolwide systems, ensuring practices are enacted with fidelity and lead to measurable improvements in student outcomes.

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 position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

School-Wide Community & Belonging (30%)

Coordinate and support systems change with a focus on behaviors, values, beliefs, and biases that can inhibit or be a barrier to change.

Build trusting, equity-centered, identity-affirming relationships with students,staff, and families, and strengthen staff capacity to do the same

Strengthen schoolwide and classroom systems and practices so students experience predictable, inclusive environments that support safety, belonging, and engagement

Collaborate with principals and School-Based Leadership Teams (SBLT) to plan, implement, and monitor school-wide culture and climate systems.

Partner with Instructional Coaches, and other school based teams to align academic and behavioral supports.

Provide leadership, coaching, and support in the implementation and continuous improvement of the school’s or district’s Advisory Resource to promote connection, relationship-building, proactive behavior support, and student voice.

Partner with Instructional Coaches, Restorative Justice Coordinators (high school), ACP and AVID Coordinators, and On-Track/MTSS teams to tightly align and deliver academic and behavioral supports that drive college, career, and community readiness for all students

Lead professional learning and job embedded coaching focused on the implementation of the district's universal framework for culture and climate including: restorative practices, proactive behavior practices, and culturally responsive engagement strategies.

Develop and monitor communication plans that engage staff, students, families, and the community in school-wide initiatives.

Facilitate restorative circles and mediation processes

Coach administrators and staff on the implementation of the Behavior Education Plan and Anti-Bullying Policy

Support staff in designing and using alternatives to suspension and restorative responses that repair harm, rebuild relationships, and support reengagement in learning

Universal Systems, Prevention & Early Identification (30%)

Lead and coach staff to strengthen universal schoolwide systems, ensuring that expectations,routines and supports are implemented consistently with attention access, and systematic barriers and the root causes of disproportionality.

Support the implementation and integration of proactive behavior strategies, classroom engagement, social emotional learning and restorative practices into the school’s multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

Supports the development, coordination, and facilitation of universal, schoolwide lessons/boosters that promotes clear expectations, skill-building, and positive school climate

Collaborate with student services teams and administrators to inform proactive approaches and to design responsive student support plans such as behavior support plans, safety plans, and contributions to IEPs and FBAs

Support schools in maintaining accurate documentation of behavior incidents, responses, and interventions, and in using these data to identify trends and address disparities in behavior outcomes

Use multiple forms of data to understand patterns in belonging, engagement, behavior, wellness, and access

Examine climate, behavioral and survey data through an equity lens to guide decision making, identify disproportionality, and continuous improvement

Partner with staff, students, and families to interpret data in ways that honor context, lived experience, and student identity

Monitor the impact of interventions and schoolwide practices to ensure progress, equity, and student well-being

Communicate data clearly and collaboratively to promote shared ownership and continuous improvement

Responsive Systems (15%)

Coach and support staff as they respond to escalated behavior situations, modeling de-escalation strategies, trauma-informed practices, and alignment to schoolwide processes.

Collaborate with student services and community partners to connect students and families to support that address barriers to attendance, behavior, and engagement.

Support readmit and reengagement systems so students returning from removals, extended absences, or alternative placements have clear supports, repaired relationships, and a concrete plan to successfully reenter the school community

Other Duties (10%):

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Building Principal or district leadership that fall within the unit and needs of the school

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

Demonstrated ability to establish relationships at all levels of the organization

Strong understanding of practices that build positive relationships, promote proactive responses to conflict, and support culturally and linguistically responsive teaching.

Demonstrated commitment to culturally and linguistically responsive, anti-racist, and equity-focused practices.

Knowledge of and experience with proactive behavior practices and Restorative Practices.

Ability to use climate, behavior, and implementation data to guide decision-making, inform action planning, and monitor progress over time.

Ability to collect, interpret, and act on data related to school climate and student behavior.

Skill in meeting facilitation, coaching, and designing professional learning for adults.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building trust, strengthening relationships, and supporting collaboration.

Lead with an equity lens and a commitment to identifying and disrupting practices that create or reinforce barriers for students.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations with professionalism.

Knowledge of the district Behavior Education Plan and Anti-Bullying Policy, and the ability to coach staff on aligned implementation.

Skilled in de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, and restorative responses to conflict, with the ability to model and coach these practices in real time.

Ability to support staff in documenting behavior incidents, interventions, and outcomes in alignment with district expectations.

Required Qualifications:

Training and experience in the practices outlined in the universal framework (e.g.Developmental Designs, restorative justice) or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining training and implementing the framework

Training in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or completion of NVCI within 6 months of hire.

Relevant experience in an educational setting, with leadership responsibilities

License or Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and a valid Wisconsin DPI license aligned with the developmental level they serve (elementary, middle, and/or high school)

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.

School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

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.