Social Emotional Learning Specialist - School Based 6th -12th

ABOUT THE DISTRICT Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools.
With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area.
The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population.
The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens.
Come join us! Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer.
All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School is a liberal arts option school serving students in grades 6 - 12 in unincorporated Jefferson County, Colorado.
Enrollment is available to students living in Jefferson County entering 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades through an annual lottery process, and the school maintains an out-of-district lottery list as well.
D'Evelyn teachers follow a whole-group, teacher-directed instructional model, and all core academic classes are supported by the use of textbooks.
The D'Evelyn Founding Document outlines the academic program of the school, and the D'Evelyn Steering Committee, comprised of parents, teachers, and the D'Evelyn principal, serves as the governing board of the school.
The D'Evelyn student population is comprised of approximately 1,200 students, about 600 in middle school and 600 in senior high.
In addition to the rigorous liberal arts academic program offered to all students, there are many athletic and extracurricular opportunities for D'Evelyn students, including 17 varsity sports and an outstanding performing arts program, including theatre, vocal music, and instrumental music.
D'Evelyn students have achieved many outstanding accomplishments in the 29-year history of the school including highest SAT scores among all public schools in Colorado.
To learn more about our great school, please visit our website: https://develyn.
jeffcopublicschools.
org School/Program Overview D'Evelyn is an "option" school, offering students a rigorous and disciplined education in the liberal arts.
The D'Evelyn Program is based on the belief that all students, not just an elite group, should be held to rigorous academic and behavioral standards, and that all students can achieve in a challenging program.
We believe the purpose of education is to convey an essential body of cultural knowledge to the next generation, and that a solid liberal arts education is required in order for all citizens to be effective participants in their communities.
Our comprehensive and prescribed textbook-based curriculum is aligned both vertically and horizontally.
We believe in teacher-directed, whole group instruction where the teacher leads the entire class through the same lesson at the same time.
The ideal D'Evelyn teacher is a lifelong learner who can fully embrace our program philosophy.
Our teachers are subject matter experts and skilled instructors who strive to perfect the presentation of each lesson to interest and motivate students.
The school's operational philosophy emphasizes a 'participatory approach' to management.
Applicants should also be committed to supporting this program, which is described in detail in the D'Evelyn Jr.
/Sr.
High School April 1994 Program Document.
Before submitting an application, candidates are strongly encouraged to read this document, a complete copy of which is posted online.
To access the Founding Document, follow the link: https://drive.
google.
com/file/d/0B7yBUHmux32ZS0dPVnNCbkxjQjg/view?resourcekey=0-iaEvU1hFI1cE2ru7HqIFFw ABOUT YOU No job description available ABOUT THE JOB Application/Position Requirements In order to be considered for an interview, an applicant must satisfy all of the following requirements: (a) Complete and submit an online District application (including a resume) (b) Additionally, ensure that no later than 3:00 pm on the day after the deadline for submitting the District?s online application, D?Evelyn?s Principal?s Secretary Jan Skelton receives (email ? jan.
skelton@jeffco.
k12.
co.
us) copies of any items below that are not included in the district application: Resume containing contact information for at least three professional references.
One page statement of applicant?s educational philosophy.
Cover letter explaining the applicant?s interest in D?Evelyn.
Three letters of reference (one must be from your current supervisor) Transcripts covering the applicant?s entire post-secondary education with a minimum G.
P.
A.
of 3.
0 ? Copies of the appropriate licenses for the position.
Qualified candidates must meet one of the following criteria: ? Licensed school counselor ? Licensed school social worker ? Licensed school psychologist Applicant Requirements: 1.
Demonstrates understanding of and alignment with D?Evelyn?s philosophy and Program Document.
2.
Ability to work as an advocate for students in an effort to support each individual student?s ability to succeed in the rigorous, liberal arts academic program of D?Evelyn.
3.
Work collaboratively with the high school counselors as well as the junior high school counselor in order to provide strong student support services.
4.
Assist in the design and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that consists of individual, small group / classroom guidance and whole-group instructional planning that is comprehensive in scope, preventative in design and developmental in nature, specifically focusing on student support.
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Recognize that each student possesses unique interests, abilities and goals that will lead to many future opportunities.
6.
Engage in productive, thoughtful collaboration with all D?Evelyn community members, including but not limited to students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and community.
7.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, staff, teachers and parents to assist students in the development of personalized plans based upon personal/social needs and opportunities.
8.
Provide individual planning with students that addresses their personal-social needs 9.
Provide education, prevention, intervention and referral services to students and their families 10.
Facilitate support for students and families through the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework 11.
Exhibit writing skills and be able to write articulate, well-crafted, and effective communication with community stakeholders.
12.
Work with teachers and school staff to support students? individual needs via teacher consultation, 504 process, Student Support Team, and the MTSS process.
13.
Collaborate with school leadership to promote social emotional wellness.
14.
Work to develop small group interventions to meet the needs of students.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED Desired Start Date: 08/01/2024 SocEmot Learning Spec_SchBase Annual Position FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.
00000 , Hours/Day: 8.
000 , Days/Year: 195 Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1 Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $52,625.
00 - $70,506.
50 Effective as of: 08-16-2023 Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here.
Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education.
Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills.
Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY Promote the social emotional wellness of students and staff through programming that supports a positive culture and climate, coordinating universal social emotional instruction, and providing evidence-based targeted supports.
Support students across the continuum with RTI and MTSS.
This support may include, but is not limited to, one-on-one support, group work, classroom and teacher support, and collaborative problem solving with both prevention and intervention models.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Lead and partner with school staff and school community to build a positive school culture and climate by coordinating universal social emotional programming and supports such as: universal SEL instruction, conflict resolution, data-based decision making, time management, safe school planning, professional development, and facilitation of Tier 2 supports, which may include psycho-educational counseling groups.
Collaborate with school leadership to assess, develop and implement school wide initiatives to address social emotional wellness.
Work with teachers and school staff to support students' individual needs via teacher consultation, team meetings, MTSS/RTI process.
Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making; and collaborate with school personnel and parents to develop and modify student intervention strategies.
Serve as liaison among district building(s), families and community.
Collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
Provide professional learning or content for adult learners.
Respect for diversity in the home, school, local and global communities.
Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION: Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License or hold current CDE Special Services Provider license with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EQUIPMENT: Ability to communicate and develop effective relationships and function effectively as a team member.
Willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students, staff, families, schools and the district.
Ability to integrate educational theory, research and expertise into appropriate practices for local contexts, in a style that facilitates positive change and continuous improvement.
Must have effective group facilitation skills.
Ability to use data to make educationally sound decisions.
Best practices in Social Emotional Learning.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence; and to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, efficient voice mail systems, application of basic computer skills to effectively use e-mail, internet, word processing.
SPAN OF CONTROL: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require knowledge of District and school policies/procedures and applicable state/local/federal laws, facility security, child/adolescent behavior, intervention and mediation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Position does not require additional supervision responsibilities outside the regular work day/work week, however, student discipline events and conferences with staff may extend beyond the work day in order to ensure timely conclusion of such matters.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cannot always be anticipated.
Ability to meet physical needs of students.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions Job Status: Ongoing A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract.
A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY Jeffco Salary Schedules BENEFITS Jeffco Benefits EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.