SEL Lead - MPMS (Stipend - Internal Applicants Only)

Sylvania; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 5,100 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

Manassas Park City Schools seeks a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lead for the Manassas Park Middle School. The role focuses on implementing and improving the division’s SEL curriculum, collaborating with administrators, teachers and families to promote a positive school culture and student growth.

The ideal candidate has experience as a school counselor and a strong ability to analyze data, plan professional learning, and engage with diverse stakeholders to advance SEL outcomes across

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a school counselor preferred.
• Knowledge of SEL frameworks and curriculum implementation.
• Ability to analyze data and monitor program effectiveness.
• Ability to plan and facilitate staff professional learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor implementation of the division’s SEL curriculum.
• Conduct observations, review data, and gather feedback for effective delivery.
• Collect and report SEL data to measure impact and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to integrate SEL into instruction and initiatives.
• Coordinate targeted professional learning and resources for SEL.
• Serve as a resource to teachers on SEL practices and materials.
• Support family and community engagement related to SEL.
• Assist in planning a division-wide SEL community event.
• Participate in meetings and planning sessions related to SEL.
• Perform other duties related to SEL as assigned.

Skills

School counseling

SEL frameworks

Data analysis

Professional learning

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Two years school counseling experience

Job description

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

LOCATION: Manassas Park Middle 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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.