The Glenwood Community School District is currently accepting applications for an Anticipated- Social Emotional Liaison (SEL) at Northeast Elementary for the 2024-2025 School Year. 

 The SEL Liaison is a full-time position in each of Glenwood’s four schools: Northeast Elementary (PreK-2), West Elementary (3-5), Glenwood Middle School (6-8) and Glenwood High School (9-12). 

Roles:

The SEL Liaison will perform these essential roles and functions within our system of multi-tiered support:

1. Tier I: Classroom and teacher-based consultation and coaching support; participate in building PBIS implementation and leadership work.

2. Tier 2: Small Group student support; organization and facilitation of Teacher Assistance Team

3. Tier 3: Individualized consultation and support for students, including risk assessment and crisis intervention

4. System Level Work: Collaborate with administrators, counselors, AEA personnel, and others to collect and analyze SEL screening data and respond to data with appropriate actions

Responsibilities:

• Lead the work of the building PBIS/CKH team along with Rachel’s Challenge activities

• Lead and host Ramily Matters events--up to 8 per year

• Lead TAT meetings when behavior is the area of concern and manage the resulting i-plan/intervention plans.

• Under general supervision, coordinate social-emotional learning (SEL) supports for students, as well as SEL professional development for staff.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, community members and state organizations in written and oral presentation.

• Assist site staff with the identification of students who need additional (moderate/Tier 2 or intensive/Tier 3) SEL support.

• Ability to provide Tier 2 and/or Tir 3 SEL interventions directly or through consultation to other educators and support staff.

• Participate in joint planning and case management with community agencies that support students’ SEL abilities.

• Conduct staff and community education on SEL.

• Make home visits as necessary.

• Maintain professional practice and development, staying current with recent approaches to improving SEL for students, staff, and families.

• Gather and track data on student progress.

• Work independently, with minimal supervision and guidance

Requirements:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain either a valid school counselor license or school social worker license, or B.A./B.S. in mental health, education, or a related field.

• Must be able to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence

• Strong interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms

• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports

• Experience with spreadsheets and assessing data