| Description | Social/Emotional Learning Counselor/Coach
Western Albemarle School
2024-25 School Year
8 hrs/day, 200 days/school year
*Licensed mental health professional preferred.
*Background in developing behavior plans and trauma informed teaching preferred.
Educate • Lead • Inspire
Teach in Albemarle County
Looking to work in a district where you can make a real impact on students’ lives and receive incredible professional growth opportunities? Then look no further.
Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented, diverse teachers who represent the many cultures and experiences of our community. We seek to hire educators who demonstrate the ability to work with culturally diverse students, and who see themselves as lifelong learners – always willing to learn new things to best meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child.
Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
Who We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable in their content and instructional practices and is a lifelong learner
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
- Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement
Why Choose Albemarle County Public Schools?
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
- A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences for new and veteran teachers
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, our BeWell program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.
- The ability to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional.
This is a grant-funded position and is subject to annual approval by the School Board.
| GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
The Social Emotional Learning Counselor/Coach teaches students tools and skills for peaceful conflict resolution, improved focus and concentration, greater control and awareness of thoughts and emotions, improved self-regulation, as well as stress reduction and relaxation. The SEL Counselor/Coach is a support for students who are in crisis, who struggle with emotional regulation, and/ or who need to develop their social and emotional skills in order to participate in academic tasks with their peers.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and staff to understand and address student behaviors and academic needs to increase access to curriculum and learning;
- Build staff capacity to meet student needs by collaborating on creation of individual student plans;
- Engage administrators, teachers, and staff in addressing inclusivity, cultural, and racial barriers;
- Provide clear, supportive feedback and role model effective practices;
- Research, extract, and provide best practices in a variety of areas such as behavior management, discipline, SBIT/RTL, attendance, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and assessments;
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Employee will possess demonstrated knowledge and skill as a practitioner in specialized contemplative methods of instruction, techniques or practice. Experience and skills may include teaching one or more kinds of contemplative class or workshop formats including, but not limited to different styles of mindfulness, various forms of meditation, creative, mindful movement (yoga), etc. Prefer training in Responsive Classroom, Safe Brain Training, and CPI and experience teaching yoga (or another form of mindful movement) and mindfulness in a school setting. Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish also preferred.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years of experience working in Human Services, education or a related field as well as experience working in positions that require teamwork.
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PG 16, Exempt, 8/200 Pay updated for 1/2/24
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