Mitchell College
Coordinator for SAILS & Connect Programs
Mitchell College - New London, Connecticut, us, 06320
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Position Summary:
This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Responsible for utilizing the CASEL Framework in the implementation of unique programming for students enrolled in Mitchell's Self-Advocacy and Interpersonal Life-Skills (SAILS) program and the Thames at Mitchell Connect program. Helping students develop skills in environments that enhance their learning and development is a prime objective of the inaugural Coordinator SAILS and Connect Programs. The candidate will teach a structures SEL curriculum through a college seminar course, meet one on one with students, and develop curriculum, activities and events that relate to the areas of social emotional learning
Responsibilities and Duties: Provide positive leadership and oversight of the SAILS and Connect programs. Communicate with families and incoming SAILS and Connect students over the summer to become familiar with each student, family and needs. Create and instruct a freshman-level course with a focus on social emotional learning curriculum. Meet with students one-on-one to set and discuss progress with individual goals based on SEL Curriculum. Assess and monitor student SEL. Teach courses in the Connect Program (Thames Year Two) Create, coordinate, and deliver evening and weekend activities/events with residential living staff that align with SEL curriculum. Maintain appropriate documentation of student progress using school documentation systems, including grading software, email and other Mitchell College software. Rotate work hours: evenings and weekends, as necessary. In collaboration with the SAILS Mentors, Host SAILS Community Meals and Hangouts. Offer bi-weekly workshops and study hours following the developed SAILS curriculum, making adjustments as needed to meet the needs of each new cohort. Communicate, educate and provide appropriate response to student concerns and behaviors including crisis situations, behavioral concerns and student conflicts. Collaborate with the Bentsen Learning Center, Residence Life and the Thames at Mitchell Team on curriculum development and implementation based on the needs of SAILS and Connect Cohorts. Assist with parental communications as needed. Train, supervise and evaluate Student Mentors. Regularly participate in open houses and meetings to promote and recruit for the SAILS program. Be highly visible and accessible to SAILS and Connect Participants. Complete collateral assignments and duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Experience and Belonging, Director of Thames at Mitchell, or designee. Physical Demands:
This position will require climbing up and down stairs to execute routine job functions and serve in an on-call capacity. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience:
A Master's degree in the area of education with an emphasis on social emotional learning (SEL) is required. Knowledge of and experience in working with students who have learning differences and/or are on the spectrum is desired. Familiarity with CASEL framework, curriculum development and assessment highly preferred. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, especially during high stress situations. Individuals who are able to work in a continuously changing organization and are highly motivated are best suited for this position. Enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility required. Some evening and weekend hours required.
This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Responsible for utilizing the CASEL Framework in the implementation of unique programming for students enrolled in Mitchell's Self-Advocacy and Interpersonal Life-Skills (SAILS) program and the Thames at Mitchell Connect program. Helping students develop skills in environments that enhance their learning and development is a prime objective of the inaugural Coordinator SAILS and Connect Programs. The candidate will teach a structures SEL curriculum through a college seminar course, meet one on one with students, and develop curriculum, activities and events that relate to the areas of social emotional learning
Responsibilities and Duties: Provide positive leadership and oversight of the SAILS and Connect programs. Communicate with families and incoming SAILS and Connect students over the summer to become familiar with each student, family and needs. Create and instruct a freshman-level course with a focus on social emotional learning curriculum. Meet with students one-on-one to set and discuss progress with individual goals based on SEL Curriculum. Assess and monitor student SEL. Teach courses in the Connect Program (Thames Year Two) Create, coordinate, and deliver evening and weekend activities/events with residential living staff that align with SEL curriculum. Maintain appropriate documentation of student progress using school documentation systems, including grading software, email and other Mitchell College software. Rotate work hours: evenings and weekends, as necessary. In collaboration with the SAILS Mentors, Host SAILS Community Meals and Hangouts. Offer bi-weekly workshops and study hours following the developed SAILS curriculum, making adjustments as needed to meet the needs of each new cohort. Communicate, educate and provide appropriate response to student concerns and behaviors including crisis situations, behavioral concerns and student conflicts. Collaborate with the Bentsen Learning Center, Residence Life and the Thames at Mitchell Team on curriculum development and implementation based on the needs of SAILS and Connect Cohorts. Assist with parental communications as needed. Train, supervise and evaluate Student Mentors. Regularly participate in open houses and meetings to promote and recruit for the SAILS program. Be highly visible and accessible to SAILS and Connect Participants. Complete collateral assignments and duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Experience and Belonging, Director of Thames at Mitchell, or designee. Physical Demands:
This position will require climbing up and down stairs to execute routine job functions and serve in an on-call capacity. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience:
A Master's degree in the area of education with an emphasis on social emotional learning (SEL) is required. Knowledge of and experience in working with students who have learning differences and/or are on the spectrum is desired. Familiarity with CASEL framework, curriculum development and assessment highly preferred. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, especially during high stress situations. Individuals who are able to work in a continuously changing organization and are highly motivated are best suited for this position. Enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility required. Some evening and weekend hours required.