Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist (Behavior)

We are looking for an SEL specialist to join our team. Our SEL specialist works to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by assisting in the identification and remediation or management of behavior for individual students. They work closely with the principal and guidance counselor as an Educational Support Team as well as with teachers to promote a safe and healthy environment in the entire school community that is conducive to student learning. We are a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school. The SEL Specialist helps the principal with the coordinator responsibilities for PBIS and works closely with our coach. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Communicate a clear vision to all stakeholders that all students will learn, with a particular focus on students who face social/emotional learning challenges. - Collaborate with all school personnel to promote a safe and healthy school environment - Triage behavior infractions then investigate, process with students, and communicate with teachers and parents OR refer case to the principal - Collaborate with Principal on decisions related to behavior infractions; - Enter and track behavior observations on a regular basis - Support implementation of classroom-level, social emotional aspects of MTSS (i.e. CICO, behavior planning, celebrations) - Assist teachers with challenging situations (i.e. simple FBA, BIP, classroom changes) - Partner with OCSU Social Emotional Coach as needed - Act as Designee for Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying (HHB) process The Orleans Central Supervisory Union is comprised of two school districts (Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School and Lake Region Union High School) supporting six K-8 elementary schools, the Orleans Central Early Childhood Program, and Lake Region Union High School. Orleans Central Supervisory Union is located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom which is known for scenic and rugged area of hills, sugarbushes, farmland and lakes. While our communities are small, they are truly that, a community that people are proud to be a part of. While we are rural, scenic drives will land you at Burke Mountain, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, and Jay Peak for skiing, opportunities, mountain biking at Kingdom Trails, fishing at the local lakes, and other outdoor activities. Our area is known for its sugar houses, which features Sugar on Snow in early spring, offering enjoyment for all ages. Our mission is to provide an environment that celebrates diversity and creativity, promotes inclusion and integrity, and partners with parents and community members to give students access to a 21st century education. Visit our website ocsu.org or more information about our schools.