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Futures First

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$23.08 - $28.21/hr

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Futures First is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS) to join our Early Childhood Mental Health team. This community-based position serves early ...

Futures First

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Kansas City, KS

$23.08 - $28.21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Futures First is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS) to join our Early Childhood Mental Health team. This community-based position serves ...

Urban Dove

Social Emotional Learning Counselor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$77K - $89K/yr

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Urban Dove Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselors support at-risk adolescents through therapeutic interventions, address student and family needs, and collaborate with the Dean to implement ...

ACCEL Schools

Social Emotional Learning Teacher

San Margherita, OH · On-site

$40K - $49K/yr

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About the Team ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Social Emotional Learning Teacher at South Columbus Preparatory Academy - German Village in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior ...

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Specialist - Social Emotional Learning

Waco Independent School District

Waco, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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467th of 631 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Professional/Specialist - Social Emotional Learning
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Bells Hill Elementary
Job Title: Specialist - Social Emotional Learning
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: Principal
Pay Grade/Days: 103/203 Days
Dept./School: Campus
Date Revised: July 2022
Primary Purpose:
Support the effective implementation of the district's social and emotional learning vision. Help develop, adapt, and execute SEL initiatives within the campus and support district and school staff in promoting students' social and emotional development through direct support, curriculum and assessment. Work in cooperation with school staff, parents, and community partners to coordinate internal and external resources to meet the needs of students and contribute to a positive school climate.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field
Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field, preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent certification in educational psychology or counseling, preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of current research and best practices in social emotional learning, counseling, and/or restorative practices
Experience designing and delivering professional development
Knowledgeable of comprehensive student discipline practices and de-escalation strategies
Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and other staff
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in written form and orally
Experience:
Three years teaching experience, professional school counselor, or social worker experience required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Support school-level implementation of SEL by working with school leadership teams to integrate SEL into school schedules and daily activities.
  2. Provide classroom-based support and modeling of social and emotional learning lessons to whole classes and small groups, in accordance with curriculum identified by the district.
  3. Provide individual/group guidance and social-emotional support to students as needed, in coordination with campus administrators, school counselor(s), and other personnel.
  4. Coordinate with administrators, school counselor(s), school psychologist, teachers, and other personnel in identifying and providing services to targeted students with social emotional support needs.
  5. Coordinate and deliver professional development and resources on developing the SEL skills of students and adults, in accordance with overall district program goals.
  6. Attend district provided SEL and counselor professional development and training.
  7. Provide individualized coaching to support teachers in both developing their own social-emotional capacity as well as implementing best practices to promote SEL.
  8. Encourage the development of SEL skills in students and adults through applied practice and opportunities to reflect in partners or small groups.
  9. Use data to promote continuous improvement of SEL program outcomes.
  10. Stay current on research and best practices in social-emotional learning.
  11. Provide assistance as needed to decrease barriers to student social, emotional, and academic success.
  12. Develop educational workshops for parents and the community to build investment in SEL in Waco ISD.
  13. Coordinate with community agencies to assist families in accessing social services.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent extended days. Administrative office environment, high pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines and people intensive.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

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