What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEL (Social- Emotional Learning) Coach position at Rowan County Schools?
SEL Coach
SEL Job Description
Position Title: Social-Emotional Learning Coach
Job Description: Adopt and support implementation of SEL curriculum; expand training and learning opportunities for staff regarding classroom management, mental health awareness, safety, and alert procedures. Assist students and families with facilitation of school based counseling/therapeutic services and available community support.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in teaching, counseling, social work, or related field
- One year of successful experience related to the field
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- Three years of successful experience related to the field
- Knowledge of behavioral management strategies, tiered interventions, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior intervention systems
- Demonstrated ability to deliver curriculum to whole class and/or small groups
- Experience conducting, developing, and delivering training to small and large groups
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and trends
SEL Coach Duties
Duties as the SEL coach/coordinator would include:
- Staying current on best practices in SEL
- Consulting with district/building administrators and staff concerning SEL and classroom management needs
- Providing/Coordinating professional development to support SEL curriculum, strategies, and related topics (PBIS, RTI, Trauma Informed Care, MTSS, 504, Special Education)
- Integration of SEL curriculum within existing frameworks (PBIS/TIC)
- Assist school-based teams with development of behavior interventions
- Observe and coach teachers on implementation of SEL programming and relationship building in the classroom
- Facilitate classroom examples of individual and small group activities designed to improve interpersonal relationships and social skills
- Facilitate and participate in school-based and district-level behavioral health team meetings
- Serves as liaison between school and community resources
- Maintain an ongoing database of students that the coach serves
- Travel as required for training, conferences, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment:
Classified position based on Rank II/ Rank III salary and work year (200 days) to be established by the board of education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for certified personnel.