Grand Blanc Community Schools
SocioEmotional Support Specialist
Grand Blanc Community Schools, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, us, 48804
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SocioEmotional Support Specialist
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Grand Blanc Community Schools The following position is available for the 2025-2026 school year: Position:
Socio Emotional Learning Specialist Building:
Fancher Elementary Qualifications & Preferred Skills: A valid teaching certificate, counseling degree, or social work degree, and/or other degree or advanced training or skills, and successful experience supporting the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students within the school setting, including behavioral or family intervention supports. Preferred experience in classroom teaching or working with students in a public school setting, or counseling, therapy setting Knowledge and experience working with MTSS, PBIS, and Restorative Practices An educator who specializes in social emotional learning, (SEL) who can help foster the attitudes and values needed to help students acquire life skills and become more thoughtful human beings, helping set them up for future success. Will work with children to improve their interaction skills and work with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Possesses excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and proficiency with current technology; ability to confidentially communicate Exhibits a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to develop/sustain positive working relationship well across a variety of multicultural, multi-experience, multi-background audiences including students, staff, administration, parents and the community Experience in data-based decision making Demonstrates collaborative leadership in current position, preferably with related experience Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community, district staff, students and external relations Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Assist with the responsibility of supporting the health, safety, and wellness of students/families Coordinates and supports student attendance as per the Student Handbook Truancy policies, Michigan Revised School Code. Collaborate with building Behavior Interventionists about student supports Collects, monitors, and analyzes school behavioral data to assist with student and school problem-solving (Familiar with TFI, Illuminate, PowerSchool) Oversees the MTSS behavior process and implementation of data driven processes, data collection, and monitors the PBIS TFI (Tiered Fidelity Inventory) data at all three levels. Utilize and promote decision making that is student centered, equity focused, and data-informed Coordinates Tier 2 and Tier 3 students interventions and guides support staff who work with Tier 2 and Tier 3 students. Provides leadership and coordination of PBIS & MTSS plan/team (Jim Harris work and CK Hearts work) Additional Duties & Preferred Qualifications: Utilizes Restorative Practices and utilize behavior systems to support at-risk student success Support administrators, teachers and other school staff in identifying root causes of student behavioral issues and ways to meet students social and emotional needs. Assessment of well-being, emphasizing wellness programming for students and staff In conjunction with staff develop behavior plans for students, support all staff with implementation Engage in planning, development, and facilitation of other defined activities related to social-emotional learning, wellbeing, and trauma-informed practices including staff professional development and coaching Supports implementation of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and work with Jim Harris Develop and implement effective communication strategies and behavior support techniques in a multi-tiered system of support Effectively manage student discipline issues in cooperation with the school counselor, social worker and principal. Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. Provide flexible support to school avoidant students to assist them in re-integrating into the school setting Administer student discipline as per the Student Handbook and Michigan Revised School Code. Commitment to foster an inclusive and racism free environment Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the building principal Salary:
According to MPEA Master Agreement Communicates With or Reports to:
Building Principal In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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SocioEmotional Support Specialist
role at
Grand Blanc Community Schools The following position is available for the 2025-2026 school year: Position:
Socio Emotional Learning Specialist Building:
Fancher Elementary Qualifications & Preferred Skills: A valid teaching certificate, counseling degree, or social work degree, and/or other degree or advanced training or skills, and successful experience supporting the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students within the school setting, including behavioral or family intervention supports. Preferred experience in classroom teaching or working with students in a public school setting, or counseling, therapy setting Knowledge and experience working with MTSS, PBIS, and Restorative Practices An educator who specializes in social emotional learning, (SEL) who can help foster the attitudes and values needed to help students acquire life skills and become more thoughtful human beings, helping set them up for future success. Will work with children to improve their interaction skills and work with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Possesses excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and proficiency with current technology; ability to confidentially communicate Exhibits a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to develop/sustain positive working relationship well across a variety of multicultural, multi-experience, multi-background audiences including students, staff, administration, parents and the community Experience in data-based decision making Demonstrates collaborative leadership in current position, preferably with related experience Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community, district staff, students and external relations Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Assist with the responsibility of supporting the health, safety, and wellness of students/families Coordinates and supports student attendance as per the Student Handbook Truancy policies, Michigan Revised School Code. Collaborate with building Behavior Interventionists about student supports Collects, monitors, and analyzes school behavioral data to assist with student and school problem-solving (Familiar with TFI, Illuminate, PowerSchool) Oversees the MTSS behavior process and implementation of data driven processes, data collection, and monitors the PBIS TFI (Tiered Fidelity Inventory) data at all three levels. Utilize and promote decision making that is student centered, equity focused, and data-informed Coordinates Tier 2 and Tier 3 students interventions and guides support staff who work with Tier 2 and Tier 3 students. Provides leadership and coordination of PBIS & MTSS plan/team (Jim Harris work and CK Hearts work) Additional Duties & Preferred Qualifications: Utilizes Restorative Practices and utilize behavior systems to support at-risk student success Support administrators, teachers and other school staff in identifying root causes of student behavioral issues and ways to meet students social and emotional needs. Assessment of well-being, emphasizing wellness programming for students and staff In conjunction with staff develop behavior plans for students, support all staff with implementation Engage in planning, development, and facilitation of other defined activities related to social-emotional learning, wellbeing, and trauma-informed practices including staff professional development and coaching Supports implementation of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and work with Jim Harris Develop and implement effective communication strategies and behavior support techniques in a multi-tiered system of support Effectively manage student discipline issues in cooperation with the school counselor, social worker and principal. Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. Provide flexible support to school avoidant students to assist them in re-integrating into the school setting Administer student discipline as per the Student Handbook and Michigan Revised School Code. Commitment to foster an inclusive and racism free environment Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the building principal Salary:
According to MPEA Master Agreement Communicates With or Reports to:
Building Principal In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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