Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Salary : See Position Description

Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202402535

Department : EARLY CARE & EDUCATION

Opening Date : 12 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of an ECE Mental Health Consultant, the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist will support high quality social emotional learning practices in early childhood centers, serving children ages infants to kindergarten entry across a range of ages as well as programs. The SEL Specialist will work with members of the extended leadership team and the ECE partner staffing agency to strengthen high quality early childhood education by providing on-site, job-embedded professional development and technical assistance to Center Directors and classroom staff. This includes facilitating classroom observations, offering feedback, and offering suggestions to help teachers strengthen their practices, while meeting the individual needs of enrolled children. In some instances, this will also lead to the development and implementation of an Individual Care Plan or Behavior Support Plan. The SEL Specialist plays a key role in building organizational capacity at the center and classroom level to think deeply about critical issues and implement strengths-based, innovative solutions that meet the needs of enrolled children and families using an equity and trauma-informed lens.

Salary :

The full annual salary range is $41,191.40 - $50,118.38Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment :

This position will be full-time and work 204 days a year. The position also requires a criminal history check and fingerprint check through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), proof of MMR immunization, a health exam and TB test prior to starting. Anticipated start date is February 1, 2025.

A complete application will include :

• Work history going back 10 years
• At least three professional reference's contact information
• A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
• A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
• Evidence of an Associate's degree or higher (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree and one year of experience providing administrative support to an educational program OR an Associate's degree and two years of experience providing administrative support to an educational program?

Do you have experience with program compliance monitoring and program data analysis?

Do you have experience with Microsoft Office products and database software?

Do you have an understanding of Early Head Start, ECEAP and child care performance standards and regulations?

Do you have experience working with low-income or at-risk populations?

In December 2019 a law passed that requires proof of MMR vaccine or immunity for employees working in child care programs (WAC 110-300-0120). To comply with the law, you must be able to provide one of the following upon hire : Option 1 : Immunization records showing you have received the MMR vaccine; orOption 2 : Proof of immunity to measles though documented lab evidence of antibody titer; orOption 3 : A healthcare provider's attestation of your history of measles sufficient to provide immunity against measles; orOption 4 : Written certification, signed by a Washington licensed-MD, ND, DO, ARNP, or PA, that the MMR vaccine is not advisable for you. Are you able to comply with WAC 110-300-0120 and provide one of the listed options?

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.

Note : For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes : (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N / A) :

f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and

g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and / or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows : Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

APPLICANT DECLARATION : Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic / phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.

Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows : The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.

Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.

Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

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Salary : $41,191 - $50,118