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Social Emotional Learning Specialist - School Based K-8

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Location
Golden, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Three Creeks K-8 is an innovative school nestled up to the foothills in west Arvada. It's surrounded by multiple newly developing communities that serves grades K-8. Three Creeks is a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) focused school preparing students in grades to be successful both in and outside of school in a 21st century world. We are a 1:1 school, where iPads are integrated into daily instruction and learning tasks. Students are exposed to flexible seating, outdoor classrooms, robotics, Lego creations and a variety of extracurricular opportunities to enhance their learning experience and promote teaching the whole child.

Three Creeks prides itself in utilizing Restorative Practices both proactively as well as a form of conflict resolution. Three Creeks prides itself on our school's Mission, "Reaching Every Child, Every Day". Brain Wise is our Character Education Curriculum.

Students at Three Creeks are exposed to Vocal and Instrumental Music classes, Theatre Arts, a variety Art classes and multiple Physical Education options. Our Special Education and English Language Learners are exposed to both push-in as well as pull-out programs which are taught by experienced, caring and dedicated individuals. We strive to maintain small class sizes, rigorous curriculum and high expectations for all students. Our entire community works as a team to instill our "REACH" principles in each and every student every day: respect, effort, attitude, choices and honesty.

ABOUT YOU

Provide a range of services for students with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning, and behavioral needs. Serve as a educational service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models.

ABOUT THE JOB

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HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

SocEmot Learning Spec_SchBase
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000, Hours/Day: 8.000, Days/Year: 195
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $39,922.80 - $56,155.10

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY Responsible for the social emotional wellness of the school building and the transition support of students from primary level to secondary level. Utilize Social Emotional Learning (SEL) standards across the academic and career domains with students intervention strategies. Support students across the continuum with RTI and MTSS. This support includes but is not limited to one-on-one support, group work, classroom and teacher support, and collaborative problem solving with both prevention and intervention models.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Lead and partner with school staff and school community with team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, safe school planning, and facilitation of psycho-educational counseling groups.

Collaborate with school leadership to assess, develop and implement school wide initiatives to address social emotional wellness.

Work with students individually or in integrated settings such as the regular classroom, team meetings, and in cooperation with classroom teachers.

Utilize and refer to a variety of student support structures including but not limited to: ALP, 504, ICAP and the special education referral process.

Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making; and collaborate with school personnel and parents to develop and modify student intervention strategies.

Serve as liaison among district building(s), families and community and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.

Provide professional learning or content for adult learners.

Respect for diversity in the home, school, local and global communities.

Other duties as assigned

CERTIFICATION: Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License or hold current CDE Special Services Provider license with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EQUIPMENT: Ability to communicate and develop effective relationships and function effectively as a team member. Willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students, staff, families, schools and the district. Ability to integrate educational theory, research and expertise into appropriate practices for local contexts, in a style that facilitates positive change and continuous improvement. Must have effective group facilitation skills. Ability to use data to make educationally sound decisions. Best practices in Social Emotional Learning. Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence; and to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, efficient voice mail systems, application of basic computer skills to effectively use e-mail, internet, word processing.

SPAN OF CONTROL: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require knowledge of District and school policies/procedures and applicable state/local/federal laws, facility security, child/adolescent behavior, intervention and mediation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Position does not require additional supervision responsibilities outside the regular work day/work week, however, student discipline events and conferences with staff may extend beyond the work day in order to ensure timely conclusion of such matters.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cannot always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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