CCSN0227175-0059
2022-08-31T00:00:00
2022-06-30T00:00:00
Cohoes City School District is a small city school district located in the Capital District of upstate New York with a total enrollment of over 2,000 students. The mission of the district, a partnership of schools, parents and the community, is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. We seek a highly qualified certified candidate (School Social Work or School Counselor or School Psychologist) for this SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COACH assignment in our middle school. The ideal candidate is committed to student academic success. This is accomplished through comprehensive career education with clearly defined individual plans, fostering a positive school climate through student and family engagement and promoting caring relationships, open communications, wellness and safety.Under the direction of the Principal, the Social Emotional Learning Coach guides the efforts of the middle school team in the planning, implementation and sustaining of the Social Emotional Learning, (SEL), framework. The SEL Coach works to ensure that the team implements social and emotional experiences and competencies with fidelity so that students will receive consistent instruction in SEL, set and achieve positive goals, experience improved school connectedness, and become better learners. This role: Collaborates with the middle school team in designing and implementing effective strategies for best practice social emotional learning and behavioral practices. Plans professional development (PD) for middle school staff, as needed, at the discretion of the Principal in topics including: promoting prosocial SEL skills; positive behavior support strategies in the classroom; SEL domains and curriculum, (Second Step, PBIS); Restorative Practices; SEL assessment and tools to monitor student growth. Promotes Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies and tiered interventions as an active member on the grade level Instructional Support Team(s) (IST). Provides direct support to teachers (PD, modeling, classroom and/or student observations) as needed. Works with students, staff, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal and Principal in proactive de-escalation strategies. Collaborates with middle school counseling staff in establishing large and small group student lessons, as needed, for identified needs.As with other positions providing building-level support, the Social Emotional Learning Coach shall be expected to perform other duties as may be from time-to-time assigned by the Principal.Demonstrated ability and/or knowledge in: Multi-tiered Systems of Support Restorative practices Trauma informed practices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Engaging students and families and staff The CASEL “5” Core SEL Competencies (Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making) Supporting the Cohoes City School District’s commitment to eliminating race, class, disability, and gender as predictors of academic performance, co- curricular participation and discipline Must possess an exceptional level of professionalism, tact, and courtesy Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills NYS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED IN: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist, OR School CounselorApplications accepted until this position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume and at least 3 letters of professional references from supervisors to this posting.Thank you for your interest!
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