Teacher, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Lead

at  Mapleton Public Schools

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license, teaching or counselor license preferred.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
• Master of Arts degree or equivalent is preferred.
• At least three years of effective teaching or counseling experience, including social emotional learning, experience with middle school students preferred.
• Experience with English language learners.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES:

• High expectations for student learning and social emotional development.
• Ability to institute and maintain a positive learning environment and cultivate a sense of belonging.
• Evidence of skills with restorative practices and collaborative problem solving.
• Evidence of positive community relations skills and the ability to engage a diverse population.
• Commitment to inclusion of all students.
• Managerial skills including organization, self-motivation and follow through.
• Ability to work with second language learners.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Develop a vision and implementation plan for social emotional learning, collaboratively with school leadership and staff, both within Crew and across the school day.
• Develop rigorous and relevant lesson plans, which ensure instruction is connected to standards, differentiated to support learning, engages all students in authentic and productive learning, and ensures smooth classroom management. A daily class with a social emotional focus will be taught to students in 7th and 8th grades, in addition to instructing classes of PK-6 students.
• Provide individualized support, coaching, instruction, outlets, and avenues for students experiencing social/emotional/behavioral responses for the purpose of reducing stress and encouraging positive expression.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to social emotional learning.
• Provide opportunities for professional development and training for the school-based team.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with all school stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with students from ages 3 to 15 and their families.
• Contribute to a positive, student-centered school culture.