Threat Assessment Program Manager - Doyle - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the Organization

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving 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. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, with a vision that every school is a thriving school preparing every student to graduate ready for college, career, and community. The district’s strategic framework centers on three major goals: all children achieve academically; schools are places where children and adults thrive; and Black youth excel at school.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Safety & Security and the direct supervision of the Director of Cross Systems & Critical Response, the Threat Assessment Program Manager provides districtwide leadership, management, oversight, and continuous improvement of MMSD’s behavioral threat assessment program. This position provides subject matter expertise to multidisciplinary teams, school administrators, district staff, and community partners regarding behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention. The role requires a high degree of integrity, a culture of continuous improvement, and a commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with a growth mindset.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Responsibilities

• Threat Assessment Program Management & Districtwide Oversight (50%): Provide districtwide leadership, management, oversight, and subject matter expertise to multidisciplinary teams, school administrators, district staff, and community partners regarding behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention; lead and manage implementation, ongoing refinement, and continuous improvement of the district’s comprehensive behavioral threat assessment program; lead development, implementation, and continuous refinement of districtwide protocols, procedures, and best practices for behavioral threat assessment, violence risk assessment, and safety planning; establish and manage consistent processes for School-Based Critical Response Teams to conduct behavioral threat assessments as part of the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS); provide consultation, coaching, and technical assistance to school administrators, multidisciplinary teams, and district staff regarding threat assessment, risk mitigation, intervention planning, and progress monitoring; oversee the quality, consistency, and fidelity of behavioral threat assessment practices across all schools.
• Case Consultation, Compliance & Data Management (15%): Oversee and maintain secure, accurate, and confidential documentation related to behavioral threat assessments, violence risk assessments, suicide risk assessments, safety plans, and after-action reviews; monitor districtwide compliance with established threat assessment protocols, documentation requirements, and applicable state and federal laws; collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral threat assessment data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement efforts; prepare reports, dashboards, and recommendations for district leadership to inform decision-making, resource allocation, and violence prevention strategies; utilize data and program outcomes to strengthen prevention efforts, improve school climate, and support districtwide safety initiatives.
• Training & Professional Development (15%): Develop, coordinate, and facilitate professional learning for school administrators, School-Based Critical Response Teams, and district staff on behavioral threat assessment, violence prevention, crisis response, and evidence-based intervention practices; design and deliver job-embedded coaching and technical assistance to critical response teams, social workers, counselors, and nurses that strengthens staff confidence and consistency in implementing threat assessment protocols; stay informed of current research, emerging trends, and national best practices related to behavioral threat assessment, targeted violence prevention, and school safety, including attending threat assessment conferences and maintaining memberships in specific threat assessment associations; lead and support the development and continuous improvement of district training materials, guidance documents, tools, procedures, and operational resources.
• Cross-System Collaboration & Community Partnerships (10%): Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with school administrators, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, juvenile justice agencies, emergency responders, and community organizations to support multidisciplinary prevention and intervention efforts; serve as the primary liaison between schools and the Office of School Safety regarding behavioral threat assessment implementation, technical assistance, and program support; coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and facilitate communication among internal and external partners to improve case coordination and service delivery; promote awareness of behavioral threat assessment through educational outreach, family engagement, and community collaboration initiatives.
• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement (5%): Evaluate district behavioral threat assessment practices and recommend improvements based on data, research, and emerging best practices; assist in the development of district policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives related to behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention; support continuous improvement efforts by evaluating program outcomes, identifying operational gaps, and recommending system enhancements; advise the Director of Cross Systems & Critical Response and Office of School Safety leadership regarding emerging behavioral threat assessment trends, operational needs, program risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%): Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Safety & Security, the Director of Cross Systems & Critical Response, or their designees in support of district priorities; attend and support district, school, and community meetings, events, training, and initiatives that advance MMSD’s strategic priorities and the mission of the Office of School Safety; complete all required district, state, and departmental training and maintain certifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position; build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with district departments, school administrators, community organizations, public safety agencies, and other