SEL Specialist: Restorative Practices & Student Success

Langston Chapel Elementary; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist will be on the front lines, launching foremost on building relationships with students and providing additional behavior support and intervention.

The SEL Specialist must be firmly rooted in restorative practice values, passionate about working in an elementary/middle/high school setting, and see him- or herself as an educator, counselor, community organizer, and entrepreneur to mobilize and inspire others around the common goal of improved student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling or related field.
• Experience with restorative practices.
• Experience presenting to large groups of personnel, students and parents.
• Experience compiling and interpreting data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially with parents and education professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Assists in creating and facilitating restorative practice interventions for students.
• Assists student and parent in development of better behavior alternatives.
• Assists students with de-escalation techniques and tools to self-regulate behavior.
• Assists in data collection to monitor progress and determine student needs.
• Assists in the creation of behavior intervention plans.
• Manages relationships with students involved in extra support and in need of intervention.
• Supports staff in building capacity to implement restorative practices interventions.
• Engages with stakeholders regarding restorative practice interventions and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Restorative practices experience

Public speaking to groups

Data interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Working with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist will be on the front lines, launching foremost on building relationships with students and providing additional behavior support and intervention.

The SEL Specialist must be firmly rooted in restorative practice values, passionate about working in an elementary/middle/high school setting, and see him- or herself as an educator, counselor, community organizer, and entrepreneur to mobilize and inspire others around the common goal of improved student