SEL Lead - CES (Stipend - Internal Applicants Only)

Sylvania; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 450 - 550; Full time

Job summary

The Manassas Park City Schools invites applications for the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lead at Cougar Elementary School. This school-based instructional leader role supports the division’s SEL curriculum implementation and promotes a positive school culture that fosters students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.

The ideal candidate will help integrate SEL, monitor outcomes, facilitate professional learning, and engage families and community partners, aligning with district priorities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a school counselor preferred.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning frameworks, practices, and curriculum implementation.
• Ability to analyze data and monitor program implementation and effectiveness.
• Ability to plan and facilitate professional learning for staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school and division leadership and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor implementation of the division’s adopted SEL curriculum at Cougar Elementary School.
• Conduct classroom observations, review implementation data, and gather feedback to support effective delivery of SEL programming.
• Collect, analyze, and report SEL-related data, including student survey results and program outcomes, to measure impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to integrate SEL practices into classroom instruction, school-wide practices, activities, and initiatives.
• Communicate and coordinate with curriculum partners and division staff to provide targeted professional learning and resources that support SEL implementation.
• Serve as a resource to teachers and staff regarding SEL practices, strategies, and available resources.
• Support family and community engagement efforts related to social-emotional learning.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing at least one division-wide SEL-focused community event in collaboration with families, community partners, school staff, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant meetings, professional learning opportunities, and planning sessions related to SEL programming.
• Perform other duties and support projects related to SEL programming as assigned.

Skills

School counselor experience

SEL frameworks knowledge

Data analysis

Professional learning facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational & time management

Collaboration with stakeholders

Job description

POSITION:

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) LEAD (INTERNAL STIPEND ONLY)

LOCATION:

Cougar Elementary School

SALARY:

$500 Stipend, paid on November 15 and April 15

POSITION LENGTH:

2026-2027 School Year

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S):

Supervisor of Student Services

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lead serves as a school-based instructional leader responsible for supporting the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the division’s adopted SEL curriculum in the school building. The SEL Lead works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, student services staff, families, and community partners to promote a positive and supportive school culture that fosters students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.

The SEL Lead will support educators in integrating SEL practices into classroom and school-wide activities, assist with monitoring program implementation and outcomes, facilitate professional learning, and support SEL-related family and community engagement efforts. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to student growth, equity, collaboration, and the creation of supportive learning environments aligned with the goals and strategic priorities of Manassas Park City Schools.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of two years of experience as a school counselor preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of social-emotional learning frameworks, practices, and curriculum implementation.
• Ability to analyze data and use appropriate tools to monitor program implementation and effectiveness.
• Ability to plan and facilitate professional learning for staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school and division leadership and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support and monitor implementation of the division’s adopted SEL curriculum at Cougar Elementary School.
• Conduct classroom observations, review implementation data, and gather feedback to support consistent and effective delivery of SEL programming.
• Collect, analyze, and report SEL-related data, including student survey results and program outcomes, to measure impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to integrate SEL practices into classroom instruction, school-wide practices, activities, and initiatives.
• Communicate and coordinate with curriculum partners and division staff to provide targeted professional learning and resources that support consistent, high-quality SEL implementation.
• Serve as a resource to teachers and staff regarding SEL practices, strategies, and available resources.
• Support family and community engagement efforts related to social-emotional learning.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing at least one division-wide SEL-focused community event in collaboration with families, community partners, school staff, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant meetings, professional learning opportunities, and planning sessions related to SEL programming.
• Perform other duties and support projects related to SEL programming as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position operates in a professional school environment that includes classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, auditoriums, and outdoor learning or recreational areas. The work environment involves noise levels that may range from low to moderate and requires frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the school day. Occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching may also be required. Periods of sitting are common while preparing lessons, grading assignments, or completing administrative tasks.

The position may require lifting or moving instructional materials, classroom supplies, or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 25 pounds or more. Regular use of computers, interactive whiteboards, projectors, printers, and other instructional technologies is required to support teaching and learning.

Clear verbal communication, active listening, and visual attentiveness are essential for delivering instruction and ensuring student safety. The role involves daily interaction with students and regular collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families. Occasional travel between school sites or participation in supervised field trips may also be required.

School employees must be able to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to the demands of a dynamic, fast-paced educational environment.

CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Manassas Park City School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or and other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, military status, genetic information or disability is prohibited, as required by federal and state laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to reflect the general nature and level of work performed by the employee. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.