Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
International School of Denver - Denver, CO
Salary Range
$45,000.00 - $70,000.00
Description
Job Title: Social Emotional Support Specialist
Department: ECE
FTE/ Benefits Status: Full-time
Supervisor: ECE Director
Visa eligibility: Not Eligible
International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-G8, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.
Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school's operations, they must also embody the school's values and believe in the school's mission:
ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance
ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.
Position Summary: The Early Childhood Education (3, 4, and 5-year-old students) Social Emotional Support Specialist will work directly with students who could benefit from individual, targeted social-emotional support and behavior intervention both in and outside of the classroom. This person will also help evaluate needs, create classroom strategies, and assist in training and implementation of the strategies. The ECE Social Emotional Support Specialist will report to the Division Director in collaboration with the Student Support team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!
With students:
- Provides individual, targeted social-emotional support and behavior intervention to students
- Provides one-to-one or small group interventions, such as Zones of Regulation, with students when necessary
- Observe students to determine social and behavioral support needs
- Follow up on the implementation of the support plan for students to transition skills learned in one-to-one or small group interventions to the class setting
With teachers:
- Support implementation of SEL strategies based on the school's models that promote the social and emotional health of our young learners
- Develops and/or supports SEL plans and goals in cooperation with teachers, families, the administration, and the building support team
- Establishes training in behavior management techniques and intervention as necessary
- Assists in the training of developmentally appropriate social skills lessons within the classroom setting
Within the Division (ECE)
- Maintains and supports the Division-wide behavior management systems
- Follows behavior management principles and discipline guidelines established by the division
- Lead PD/informative sessions or informative sessions to staff and families as needed
- Set meetings with teachers and families as needed
- Observations and follow-up calls as needed for new students during admission sessions
- Performs other related duties as required
- Participate fully in the ISDenver Growth and Evaluation Process
- Actively participate in school-sponsored Professional Development (PD) workshops and training to remain current with best practice and support the School Strategic Plan.
- Utilize a growth mindset towards professional growth.
- Be prepared to share best practice with colleagues through opportunities such as team or co-teaching, peer observations, modeling and assisting with PD workshops.
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:
We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate.
- Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent in education/mental health/appropriate field (required)
- Recognized education credentials (ex: CO State License) (preferred)
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching in an early childhood program or related experience
- Demonstrated experience in providing a variety of appropriate behavior management techniques with students in the ECE age range
- Demonstrated experience in basic counseling techniques, interpersonal skills, and classroom management strategies
- Experience in writing and implementing growth plans
- Skilled in modeling/coaching appropriate and effective behavioral strategies
- Familiarity with the school's models that promote the social and emotional health of our young learners (Currently: Pyramid Model, Kelso's Choice, and Zones of Regulation preferred)
- English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.
- Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)
- Ability to work well independently or as part of a team, and provide direction to others when needed
- Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and to exercise sound judgment
- Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school's programs and reputation
- Experience with or commitment to learning the International Baccalaureate Programme and commitment to delivering the ISDenver curriculum
- Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate
- Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
- Commitment to learning about and implementing DEIB practices in the classroom and school community
Physical Demands:
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel.
Location and Schedule: Expected work hours are 7:45am-3:45pm, M-F; you may have to work outside of these hours periodically. This job does not have remote work flexibility. All employees must be based in Denver, CO.
Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here):
- Generous Time Off:
- Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)
- Faculty: summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions)
- Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO
- FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time
- Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
- Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D
- Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
- Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
- Tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
- Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
- Relocation allowance
- Free daily lunch
- Professional Development opportunities
- Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
- ...and more!
Notes:
- Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
- All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.
- Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.
ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.