Americorps Social Emotional Learning Facilitator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: AmeriCorps Social Emotional Learning Facilitator

REPORTS TO: Unit Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The purpose of the AmeriCorps Social Emotional Learning Facilitator is to serve in a district school, with Boys & Girls Club staff and district personnel to provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to students. AmeriCorps members will provide an innovative approach to support youth in their social emotional learning, life skill development, and coping skills in areas such as trauma, stress, anxiety, or behavior management through individual and group services. Members will serve one-on-one and in small groups with youth to provide case management services during the school day, conduct individual goal setting and monthly progress reporting and will work with BGC administration and school personnel to identify and offer individual services to the kids who need this support the most both during school and after school.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Assist in the instruction, supervision, and care of groups and individual students with a variety of needs in areas of social emotional learning, behavioral, and academic supports.

• Observe and document student progress and/or behavior; provide information to appropriate personnel; and attend student meetings and position-related trainings.

• Assist in the development of and implement academic instruction and behavioral plans, as assigned, for the purpose of assisting in meeting general and special education students needs.

• Adapt activities, assignments and/or materials, as assigned, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for general and special education students alike to participate in classroom and after school activities.

• Collaborate with other (e.g. district personnel, parents, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating progress, implementing accommodations and maintaining services and programs.

• Communicate regularly with supervisor to ensure program activities are functioning well within the after school program structure.

• Monitor the progress of individuals and groups receiving targeted services to determine what kind of additional assistance is needed during the after school program.

• Administer standards of behavior and discipline to ensure the safety and well being of students.

• Monitor individual students and/or groups of students in a variety of activities and/or school environments (e.g. classroom, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

• Perform record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials for both teachers and after school Club staff.

• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualifications

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Some college preferred

• Some work experience with children or in a structured educational setting preferred

• Ability to create development- and age-appropriate activities preferred

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications required

• Ability to develop and oversee projects required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records required

• Basic knowledge of algebra and/or geometry required

• Ability to effectively multitask required

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing this jobs functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling; significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting and 60% walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment and in varying atmospheric conditions.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.