Social Emotional Learning Experts Needed

Edu Prime LLC, a leading Educational Consultancy Company has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia to deliver Evidence based SEL training and coaching to school staff.

Under the direction of Edu Prime and the school site principal, the SEL Specialist leads and provides instruction, and educationally required counseling services to students and families that promote the acquisition of positive social skills, life skills, mental health, and growth in personal wellness. The SEL Specialist identifies emotional and social skills needs, encourages positive behavior through Social Emotional Skills training, creates and maintains effective learning environments for students, supports families and district staff by providing consultation, instruction, individual and group counseling actives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- PA Department of Education SEBW Endorsement:

- Penn GSE Teaching and Leading Social-Emotional Learning Certificate

- SEL Based Evidenced Professional Development through PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network)

Or

- Background in Education or Psychology: A strong foundation in child development, learning theories, and/or psychology.

- Experience with SEL Implementation: Practical experience implementing SEL programs in schools or other settings.

- Strong Communication and Facilitation Skills: Effective communication and the ability to engage learners are essential for successful training.

- Knowledge in SEL, PBIS, School Based Interventions, Attendance Interventions, MTSS Framework, Restorative Practices, etc.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and maintain intervention programs related to SEL.

- Together with the site administrator (s), lead the implementation of the SEL program.

- Oversee the implementation of the Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions provided by the Student Services Department.

- Be an active member of the IEP, PBIS, SST, SART/SARB, 504 and Support Teams to provide information regarding student performance; recommend goals and objectives.

- Lead the PBIS interventions such as the Check In Check Out (CICO) program.

- Provide individual, group, and family social emotional counseling and training services to parents, students, and educational staff.

- Consult with parents; describe available intervention services and obtain consent when appropriate.

- Complete and maintain confidential reports that meet legal mandates.

- Consult with educational staff, school psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, mental health agencies and administrators regarding students' social emotional needs.

- Support identified students and families receiving external family and community-based support services.

- Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social emotional wellness.

- Collaborate with LCSWs to conduct threat and suicide risk assessments.

- Conduct student interviews, assessments, and observations.

- Refer students to the Health Collaborative.

- Perform other duties as assigned.