Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist

About the role

Mental Health Therapists shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the ACS Project Director, Chief Academic Officer, or Superintendent. Job Goal: To provide mental health support services to students, parents, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all responsibilities and duties as identified in the federal ACS Helps Grant without undue checking or follow-up by supervisors.
• Determine appropriate actions within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school and self to the students, parents, and staff.
• Communicate genuine care and concern for the individual growth and development of each student and staff member.
• React positively to directives.
• Maintain confidentiality, verbal and written, of student's situations and educational records.
• Strive to continuously improve professional competence.
• Adhere to all School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
• Analyze SEL and mental health data to determine the students to be served.
• Provide support for students utilizing the relaxation room.
• Work with district mental health therapist and ACS helps director to coordinate student support.
• Create a schedule of small group psychoeducational lessons and adhere to the schedule to provide skills to students who need it.
• Implement recommended behavioral interventions for students.
• Provide necessary documentation and data to the Project Director or Chief Academic Officer in a timely manner and as required by the grant.
• Support the mental health and SEL screening for students.
• Adhere to laws, policies, and authority.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, human services or other equivalent certification.
• Be able to provide group psycho-educational skills lessons to students independently.
• Be able to work flexible hours to meet program needs and requirements.
• Have experience working with children.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and positively with students, colleagues, and other adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Carry out all the required duties and responsibilities as required by the ACS Helps Grant.