SEL Interventionist: Trauma-Informed Circles & Supports

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools’ PAWS Academy in Marlborough, MA seeks a Social Emotional Learning Interventionist to support SEL across classrooms and staff. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, restorative, and relationship-centered approaches to student needs, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include data-driven assessments, Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 SEL work, restorative circles, and staff coaching to implement equitable, proactive responses.

Qualifications

• DESE teaching license in School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychology, Special Education or other DESE licensure with significant education and experience in Social Emotional Learning.
• SEI Endorsement required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education or Special Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience providing behavioral, restorative and therapeutic support in educational or clinical settings required
• Strong knowledge of ABA, trauma-informed care, and mental health counseling practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and crisis intervention skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) preferred.
• Knowledge in Restorative Practices required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assess student social-emotional and behavioral needs using data (e.g., screeners, referrals, progress monitoring tools)
• Provide short-term, skill-based interventions
• Track student progress and adjust interventions based on data and team input
• Support implementation of Tier 1 SEL curriculum and practices across classrooms
• Model and co-teach SEL lessons aligned with CASEL competencies
• Help build consistent school-wide practices that promote belonging, regulation, and student voice
• Facilitate restorative circles, mediations, and re-entry meetings
• Support staff in using restorative approaches to address conflict and repair harm
• Help build systems that shift from punitive to restorative responses
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by building Principal and Supervisor of Social Emotional Learning.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Restorative practices

Crisis intervention

Communication

Bilingual communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education or Special Education or related field

DESE teaching license in School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychology, Special Education or other DESE licensure with significant education

SEI Endorsement

Experience in SEL-related settings

Job description

Marlborough Public Schools’ PAWS Academy in Marlborough, MA seeks a Social Emotional Learning Interventionist to support SEL across classrooms and staff. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, restorative, and relationship-centered approaches to student needs, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include data-driven assessments, Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 SEL work, restorative circles, and staff coaching to implement equitable, proactive responses.