Social Emotional Behavior Specialist for the 2024-25 school year

Please apply at https://lincolnky.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Job Overview:
To act under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Designee to provide support and coaching in social, emotional and behavioral best practices to the instructional staff and the students of Lincoln County School District.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must maintain a valid driver’s license for the length of employment.
• Ability to travel between multiple school sites.

Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as describing what the duties or responsibilities of any position shall be and are not to be construed as limiting the appointing authority’s ability to assign, or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of a position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Provide coaching support to teachers, administrators, and other school staff in developing intervention and progress monitoring systems to coordinate Tier 2 & 3 behavioral health and SEL supports.
• Support staff and students, in the school setting (i.e. during transitions between classes, beginning and end of the day, at recess, lunch, and specials) with optimizing social interactions and social pragmatic instruction in real life situations.
• Work with students individually or in integrated settings such as the regular classroom, team meetings, and in cooperation with classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled school Coordinated School Health meetings.
• Conduct parent, student and teacher interviews and student observations as needed.
• Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making; and collaborate with school personnel and parents to develop and modify student intervention strategies.
• Conduct home visits as a method to access the family in response to student needs.
• Assist teachers and other classroom staff in monitoring individual student behavior to increase knowledge of staff and meeting the needs of students.
• Serve as liaison among schools, families and community and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
• Collaborate with school leadership to assess, develop and implement school wide initiatives to address social emotional wellness.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to:

• Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Apply interpersonal skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work to maximize efficiency.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently.
• Exercise good judgement in decision making.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Person performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work will involve sitting some of the time but will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• May be required to provide physical restraint of students as required by 704 KAR 7:160.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Performs job duties in an office or classroom setting and may visit students and/or families at their residence.

Education and Experience:

Experience: Experience working with children is preferred.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, mental health administration/management, or other related experience.

Licenses & Other Requirements:

None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.19 - $32.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Stanford, KY 40484: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $32