Social Emotional Learning Teacher

Athol-Royalston Regional School District; The Street (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol Community Elementary School in Athol, MA is seeking a Social Emotional Learning Teacher to deliver SEL instruction to grades K-4. The role focuses on foundational SEL skills per CASEL, Zones of Regulation, and other programs, rotating through classrooms weekly using district curricula.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships, collaborate with colleagues, and engage in ongoing district professional development. This SEL-only position does not include counseling duties.

Qualifications

• CORI and fingerprinting requirements must be met.
• Licensure as a school counselor or elementary (1-6) teacher is strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach SEL skills to students in grades K-4 using district curricula.
• Rotate through classrooms weekly to deliver grade-appropriate units.
• Build positive relationships and collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in district initiatives and professional development annually.

Skills

SEL instruction

Classroom teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree

Teaching license

Tools

CASEL framework

Zones of Regulation

Character Strong

Job description

Social Emotional Learning Teacher

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol Community Elementary School - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909218

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $53,876 to $95,344 Per Year

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Description

Athol Community Elementary School (ACES) is seeking an experienced educator to teach social and emotional learning skills and concepts to classrooms, grades K-4. This position requires experience and knowledge of various elementary social and emotional learning strategies, including but not limited to foundational skills as defined by CASEL, Zones of Regulation, Character Strong, and anti-bullying strategies. The schedule will require this teacher to rotate through each of our classrooms once per week, teaching grade appropriate units of instruction using district curricula and research-based best practices.

In addition to foundational social and emotional learning curricula and skills, the successful candidate will work toward building positive relationships with students, collaborate with colleagues, and actively participate in the district's initiatives and professional development each year. This position is teaching SEL only and will not involve a counseling caseload.

Job Requirements

• Candidates must meet CORI and fingerprinting requirements. Licensure as a school counselor or elementary (1-6) teacher is strongly preferred.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelly Hinds , Principal
• 1064 Pleasant Street
• Athol, Massachusetts 01331
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]