SEL Lead - Elementary School Counselor Leader (Stipend)

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

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