SEL Consultant

A SEL Coach provides expert guidance and professional learning in the areas of mental health, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices. The coach is responsible for developing new relationships and partnerships with districts, schools, educational organizations, and non-educational organizations. New relationships will be leveraged to effectively address and build capacity for implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of emotional and behavioral health on student success.

• Conduct assessments and develop an action plan based on data collected utilizing sources such as the TRS-IA (Trauma Responsive Schools Implementation Assessment)
• Coordinate, facilitate, and support professional learning opportunities for emotional and behavioral health, SEL, and Trauma-informed practices (TIP) to local school districts, educational programs, and non-educational programs
• Complete required training
• Develop systems for building capacity and expanding the "sphere of influence" for all programs of development
• Create, monitor, and keep detailed paper and digital records as appropriate for training
• Provide ongoing technical assistance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Superintendent
• Provide a quantitative and qualitative data-driven summary to update on progress towards goals to the SEL Hub team
• Participate in monthly meetings with the supervisor and team to discuss progress

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Illinois teacher licensure, social worker credentials preferred

• Experience in social emotional learning, professional development, or other similar background
• Preferred experience with adult learners
• Trainings in restorative practices
• Training and/or experience with CHAMPS or other behavioral frameworks

• Ability to differentiate instruction to a wide range of learners (academic and social-emotional)
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to work independently following program vision and goals
• Ability to multitask and manage time
• Accurate record keeping
• Knowledge of SEL-related practices
• Knowledge of best practices for professional learning
• Knowledge of curriculum development
• Ability to effectively use computer-based programs (MS Office, Google, etc.)
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Please email your resume to jobapplicants@s-cook.org.