Teacher- Social Emotional Learning (Sel) Interventionist- Part-Time- Redbird Elementary 2024-2025 School Year

Position:

Teacher- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist- Part-Time- Redbird Elementary 2024-2025 School Year

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

124168

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

June 17, 2024

Contact Information:

Mesa Public Schools

63 E Main S

Mesa, AZ 85201

District Website

Contact:

Dana Yursi

Phone: 480-472-0463

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Base Salary:

$55,386.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New hire education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max,

MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Class/Calendar:

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement,

health, and life insurance

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

OVERVIEW:

The SEL Teacher/Interventionist is a site-based position. The teacher will provide Tier 1 SEL support for all students on a campus and will consult with administration, counseling, and other teachers to support other Tier 2 needs of students with more specialized needs in the areas of academics, attendance, and social-emotional behaviors. The SEL Teacher/Interventionist will work closely with the counseling team to evaluate the SEL needs of the school and co-create action steps to address those needs campus-wide.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

• Minimum five years successful classroom teaching or related experience

• Outstanding knowledge of child development, cultural diversity, and family systems. (Restorative Practices, PBIS, Behavioral Teams, etc.)

• Knowledge of CASEL's five core competencies and basic behavior supports

• Knowledge of Arizona state standards and skills in adapting curriculum for students with disabilities

• Experience and knowledge in the principles of applied behavior analysis including the development of functional behavior assessments and positive behavior intervention plans

• Skill in coaching, facilitating, and implementing systems change

• Ability to develop and deliver professional learning for teachers and instructional assistants

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the school counselor(s) and teachers with implementing a comprehensive Tier 1 SEL program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, which monitors student progress and provides personalized support for students who are not on track to graduate within four years

• Work with the school counselor(s) to identify Tier 2 SEL supports for students who need additional social-emotional behavior support and coordinate efforts with the school counselor(s)

• Serve on any school based MTSS, SEL, or other mental health related teams as a subject matter expert

• Support administrators, counselors, and teachers in addressing root causes of student social-emotional and behavioral needs

• Support 504 referral, evaluation, and accommodation processes for students in one's caseload.

• Develop and provide professional learning for staff based on the Tier 1 SEL needs of the campus, as identified by available data

• Stay current on trends and best practices related to SEL

• Coach staff in developing referral, assessment, and progress monitoring systems to coordinate SEL supports

• Support school in developing community partnerships and linkages for social services and behavioral health supports for high-risk student

• Communicate with students and families in an effort to increase student engagement, attendance, and knowledge of community resources

• Assist the counseling department and administration in crisis intervention and emergency response teams.

• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the building principal

Other:

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.