Anticipated - Specialist, Social Emotional Learning

Job Title:
Anticipated - Specialist, Social Emotional Learning

Location:
Ashburn, VA, US

Organization Name:
Department of Pupil Services

Department Description:
Department of Pupil Services

Brief Description:
The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist is responsible for the implementation of a division-wide, comprehensive social-emotional learning framework to promote safe and supportive learning environments. The SEL Specialist will coordinate the support, resources, and professional learning provided to schools for the implementation of SEL practices, lessons, and activities designed to enhance student learning. Through a coordinated effort, the SEL Specialist will also work collaboratively with other Department of Pupil Services staff to implement a universal approach to Restorative Practices that focuses on building relationships between individuals and social connections within school communities and improving effective communication.

Detailed Description:
• Develops a logic model to plan, implement, support and evaluate SEL across schools.
• Partners with identified schools to assist in the implementation of a restorative philosophy and social-emotional learning that emphasizes school-wide prevention and early intervention approach.
• Collaborates with various departments and schools to promote social-emotional learning and a universal approach to restorative practices.
• Coordinates all school-based professional learning, technical assistance, and resources.
• Provides oversight, mentoring, consultation, and monitors the fidelity and program goals.
• Provides direct support to schools in implementing and integrating SEL in the classroom through coordinated site visits, staff consultations, and collecting feedback from students, parents, or others involved.
• Collects and analyzes division-level data to evaluate the effectiveness and assess program progress.
• Performs designated special projects and all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Holds a Postgraduate Professional Degree in counseling, social work, school psychology or related field; administrative endorsement preferred
• Has a minimum of five years of experience in education, counseling, social work, school psychology or related field; and at least two years of experience implementing Restorative Practices
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven expertise in delivering professional learning session in several formats.
• Demonstrated expertise in data systems, analysis, interpretation, and application for school teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral and social-emotional strategies and interventions for diverse learners
• Possesses strong interpersonal relations with staff, parents, and community
• Strong organizational and planning skills

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
The SEL Specialist reports to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger,
handle or feel objects or tools, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to
see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or bend,
and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to
travel, changing locations within a single day.

Additional Details:
Administrator Salary Scale , Level 1

The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100

How To Apply:
To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Interview Date:

School Year:
SY_2019 - 2020 School Year 2019-2020

Job Type:
Administrative

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
12 months / 8 hours

Amount of Travel:

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