In collaboration with Yale University, and ToH Leadership Team, the SEL Specialist will support a school to advance the use of SEL assessment in the promotion of racial equity. The SEL Specialist will support each school in administering research based SEL assessments, evaluate the practical use of the suite of the assessments, examine how the tools work together to support the school mission, and document and catalog best practices around implementation. In order to prioritize stakeholder feedback, the SEL specialist will facilitate school based “Advise-and-Design” teams with the goal of working alongside educators and students to consider how assessments and their utility might be improved to address issues of equity and inclusion. This role requires daily in-person school visits in Los Angeles County as well as some remote support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chief Operations Offices and working closely with other TOH leadership team members to support the mission, and vision of TOH, the essential responsibilities of the Social Emotional Learning Specialist Position include:
SEL IMPLEMENTATION
• Build the capacity of school staff to employ a suite of assessments and portal that organizes a school around SEL
• Facilitate school-based teams that allow space for students and educators to critique, advise, and consider how the assessments and their utility might be improved to better address issues of equity and inclusion at their school.
• Identify promising practices within and across networks and facilitate ways to highlight and share these practices across schools
SEL EVALUATION
• Facilitate the use of data using tools that assess or reflect student social-emotional development to improve social-emotional programming and approaches within the schools MTSS framework
• Train school staff in data analysis and support school teams in data-driven action-planning
SEL SUSTAINABILITY
• Support schools in analyzing strengths/challenges of assessment implementation and response to data in order to suggest improvements
• Document and catalog implementation strengths and challenges
• Implement the systems and structures to ensure sustainability of SEL programs and approaches
COLLABORATION WITHIN THE TOH COMMUNITY
• Collaborate with the Trajectory of Hope leadership team to implement an effective SEL program
• Other TOH duties as appropriate and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required experience, skills & abilities:
• 2+ of work experience with school-based support or SEL work.
• Demonstrate aptitude with utilizing data to inform programmatic decisions - candidates should be prepared to develop skills relating to translating data to school based decisions
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a priority - candidates should be prepared to demonstrate fluency with adult interpersonal skills that facilitate program outcomes
• Experience in Education, Social Work or related field preferred
• Demonstrated aptitude for research and design - candidates should be prepared to develop skills relating to successful management of research-based projects focused on systems level organizational change
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to work in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing environments
• Motivated by TOH’s vision and mission
Educational level:
• B.A. Degree required in related fields of social work, education or related area.
• Master Degree (preferred)
LOCATION
The ideal candidate will be based in Southern California.
COMPENSATION
Trajectory of Hope offers a competitive salary and benefits
• We strive to promote a work-life balance — many teammates work remotely and have significant control over setting the work calendar
• We offer generous medical and retirement benefits
If interested, please submit a Resume and cover letter.
Application reviews begin on July 25, 2022
open until filled
questions? email Dr. Troya L. Ellis- [email protected]