SEL Lead - Student Growth & School Culture

Manassas Park City Schools; Manassas Park (VA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lead at Manassas Park Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. This INTERNAL STIPEND role partners with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to advance SEL curriculum and a positive school climate.

The SEL Lead will support classroom and school-wide SEL implementation, monitor outcomes, facilitate professional learning, and help coordinate family and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

School counseling

SEL knowledge

Data analysis

Professional development

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lead at Manassas Park Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. This INTERNAL STIPEND role partners with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to advance SEL curriculum and a positive school climate.

The SEL Lead will support classroom and school-wide SEL implementation, monitor outcomes, facilitate professional learning, and help coordinate family and community engagement.