Elementary Level - SEL Coordinators - 1 Year Position

Longmeadow Public School District; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 1,300 - 1,600; Part time

Job summary

Longmeadow Public School District is seeking an Elementary SEL Coordinator for a 1-year position at Blueberry Hill School in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. This role supplements regular teaching duties, starts immediately for Fiscal Year 2026, and includes a scheduled 19.5 hours of additional service paid at the per diem rate.

The coordinator will promote SEL alignment across elementary buildings, support MTSS, CASEL, Yale RULER, and Second Step frameworks, and help integrate SEL into daily

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certification required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience teaching at elementary or middle school level.
• Knowledge of CASEL, Second Step, or Yale RULER SEL frameworks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Current employment in the Longmeadow Public Schools.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEL practices across elementary schools in line with CASEL competencies.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school leaders.
• Support district MTSS alignment and SEL integration into instruction.
• Identify, curate, and share age-appropriate SEL lessons, anchor texts, and activities.
• Glean feedback and demonstrate practical classroom applications of SEL tools.
• Analyze trends and report to School Committee and Superintendent.

Skills

Communication skills

Team facilitation

Education

Massachusetts Elementary Teacher Certification or Massachusetts Secondary Teacher Certification

Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

Elementary Level - SEL Coordinators - 1 Year Position

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945252

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools / Director of Student and Family Support

JOB GOAL: To improve student learning and well‑being by coordinating and supporting high-quality, developmentally appropriate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices with a school-based placement and across elementary schools. The SEL Coordinator(s) will be building-based internal positions to support the sharing of resources, assist with alignment to the district’s SEL vision and the CASEL Competencies, and help integrate SEL into daily instruction and school culture through collaborative educator leadership.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Apply principles of continuous improvement, systems dynamics, current learning theory, and curriculum integration to our instructional improvement processes.
2. Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school leaders to integrate core SEL competencies, self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision‑making into academic instruction and classroom routines.
3. Promote alignment of SEL practices across grade levels and buildings, including connections to district MTSS efforts and the Yale RULER and Second Step frameworks.
4. Identify, curate, and share age‑appropriate SEL lessons, anchor texts, and morning meeting activities that reflect culturally responsive and trauma‑informed practices.
5. Support the use of district‑adopted SEL programs and tools by gathering feedback and offering peer‑led demonstrations of practical classroom applications.
6. Work with school teams to identify trends, needs, and responsive next steps for strengthening school climate and student belonging.
7. Share effective strategies and success stories with faculty through newsletters, team meetings, or short SEL updates.
8. Analyze assessment results and coordinate reporting to the School Committee, Superintendent, staff, and public.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a stipended position, in addition to regular teaching responsibilities. The position carries a 1-year stipend per the Unit A contract. Three days (19.5 hours) of additional service beyond the length of the Unit A contract is required, to be paid at the per diem rate, and to be scheduled at times mutually agreed upon. A substitute teacher will be provided during the school year, as mutually agreed upon, for related responsibilities.

STARTING DATE: Fiscal Year 2026

Longmeadow is a suburban community of Springfield, MA known for its tradition of educational excellence, collaborative teamwork, and continuous improvement. Candidates must be able to apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a shared commitment to school improvement and student learning, be passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and be open to coaching and support.

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Position Type: Part‑time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary School Grades

Welcome to Longmeadow Public School District

Longmeadow is home to three elementary schools, two middle schools and Longmeadow High School. Our schools enjoy a long history of academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. With a focus on diversity, equity and inclusivity, our educators plan lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Longmeadow is a town, with generous green spaces and the majority of our families are within walking distance of schools, parks and playgrounds. Local restaurants and shopping are also part of the towns charm. In addition, Longmeadow is a suburb of Springfield, MA which hosts an abundance of cultural and arts, dining and entertainment opportunities. Our Pre‑K - 12 Vision of The Graduate competencies embrace:

• Accountability
• Independence
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication

To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser: https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/ https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Position Type: Part‑time

Salary: $1,422 to $1,422 Stipend

Job Requirements

• This is an internal posting.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 1. Massachusetts Elementary Teacher Certification or Massachusetts Secondary Teacher Certification
  • 2.Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • 3 .Minimum of five years experience teaching at the elementary or the middle school level
  • 4.Knowledge of and experience with SEL frameworks such as CASEL, Second Step, or Yale RULER.
  • 5.Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • 6.Excellent ability to work with and facilitate the work of others.
  • 7.Current employment in the Longmeadow Public Schools.
  • 8.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Nilda Irizarry , Director of Student and Family Support
• 535 Bliss Road
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
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