Secondary Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator

Job-Type: Full time

Contract Days: 200 Days

Reports to: Campus Principal

Pay: $60,000

About Wayside Schools: Wayside Schools believes a child’s future should not be determined by a family’s income level. We challenge the status quo by providing a free, high-quality education to South Austin’s most underserved communities so that every child, regardless of their background, is college ready. Wayside Schools is an open-enrollment, tuition-free PreK3-12 public charter school network that provides over 1,900 students across its five South Austin campuses with a rigorous education. We are united in a mission to prepare college-ready students who are active in their communities and competitive in an increasingly global market.

Job Goal: The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator will support STMS to cultivate an environment and culture that supports, teaches, and reinforces children and adults to effectively utilize SEL Competencies. Assist in understanding and managing emotions, setting and achieving positive goals, feeling and showing empathy for others, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions for the school and children. Work collaboratively with instructional personnel to develop and provide the most appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities. The SEL Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of approved SEL curriculum and programming for STMS. This position helps ensure that all students have the tools they need to learn.

Qualifications/Certification:

• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Master’s degree in school psychology, social work, education, early childhood development, psychology, or related field or equivalent (preferred)
• 2 years of successful classroom experience (preferred)
  
  

Experience/Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Knowledge of social and emotional learning, especially evidence-based curriculum and practices
• Ability for project management
• Proficient using computers, printers, copy machines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development
• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
  
  

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain current knowledge of Special Education Law (as it pertains to Behavior Management)
• Maintain electronic eligibility and on-site folders in a manner consistent with TEA and Wayside Schools requirements; Ensure confidentiality of information regarding special education scholars
• Perform or support developing lesson plans aligned with scholar
• Manage communication and correspondence with school staff, monitoring project activities, proposal development and reporting
• Work with the team of teachers, counselors, school leaders to support the integration of SEL into the fabric of the school
• Promote a positive, caring, climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Principal.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrator behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge, and support of Wayside Schools mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, Employee Handbook expectations and code of ethical behavior as stated in the Handbook.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for Wayside School’s colleagues, students, staff, and parents.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
• Attend training and complete research to understand applicable state statutes, local policies/procedures and federal & state compliance requirements.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Some light manual labor.
• Endure possible inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety.
• Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and data to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with parents, scholars and instructors.
  
  

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only)
• Sustainability Fridays
• Free Pre-K for Staff Children
• Professional Development and Coaching
• 403(b) plan
• Texas Retirement System Plan
• Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications
  
  

Additional Information: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This position is nonexempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The office hours are dependent on the job requirements, however, from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings according to demands of the role and tasks. In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.