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Title: Social Emotional Generalist       

Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Non-Exempt 

Reports To: Social Emotional Coordinator, Assistant Principal, or Designee 

Starting Salary Scale: $30,000-$35,000 

Calendar Year: 195 days 

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado 

Date Written/Revised: March 2025    

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*  

Why Work at GOAL High School?   

• Great Mission and Great Culture.   

• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.   

• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.   

• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.   

• Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications.    

• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.   

• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.   

• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.   

• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year   

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.   

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).   

• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.   

• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.   

• Optional added insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.   

• Employee Assistance Program.   

• The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment as needed.   

• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.   

• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).   

Purpose of Job: 

To provide quality services and expertise on issues ranging from program design to intervention with individual students within the scope of their professional training. Staff members who fill this position will support the social/emotional growth of students. They will update, maintain, assist, and train others on the MTSS, Family Support, Student Support Service Referral system, and Community Resource processes for their region. The Social Emotional Generalist will link child-serving and community agencies to the schools and families to support the student’s academic, emotional, behavioral, and social success. To provide on-site direct support to the site staff and students in the overall management and operation of the school, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Assist with a wide range of tasks, including overseeing student discipline and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. 

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities: 

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team. 

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team 

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society 

Physical Presence: Must be able to maintain a regular on-site presence to effectively support students, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill the responsibilities of the role. While virtual work may be permitted based on specific site needs and work responsibilities, the ability to be physically present at designated locations as needed is essential to the successful execution of this position’s duties. 

• Monitor, respond, and maintain social emotional referrals via social work referral forms.  

• Maintain a focused caseload of identified high risk students in need of an extra layer of support. 

• May provide service hours surrounding social emotional IEP goals under the supervision of the Social Emotional Coordinator  

• Maintain professional involvement in the crisis response, and threat assessment teams as needed. 

• Respond and assess student social emotional referrals based on student need. 

• Participate and support weekly POD/Family Support meetings within their region. 

• Monitor, maintain, and utilize GOAL social emotional data tools (Student Support Service referrals, Needs Survey, & MTSS) to help identify student needs as well as communicate needs with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Maintain a high level of communication (both verbally and in writing) with GOAL staff, students, and parents to deliver program information and address student needs when it comes to Support Services.  

• Participate as an MTSS team member through training the MTSS documentation, processes, and Family Support Implementation. 

• Comply with Mandatory Reporting requirements and guidelines.  

• Comply with confidentiality requirements and guidelines in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal, state, local laws/guidelines for mandating privacy requirements.  

• Communicate politely, appropriately, and professionally in person, over the phone, or electronically.  

• Maintain relationships with regional partnering agencies.  

• Attend local community events involving local support service agencies.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff: 

• Love for children and the ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf. 

• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.  

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills  

• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology 

• Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues.   

• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process. 

• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals. 

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.  

• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required. 

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored 

• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado 

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must reside in Colorado 

• Must Possess a valid Driver's License  

Education: 

• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., the GED);  

• Demonstrate subject matter competency by:  

• Earning an Associate (or higher) degree; or  

• Completing at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education or 

• Passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. 

• Associate degree preferred. 

• Bachelor’s degree and training in Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.  

Experience:  

• Two years of experience working with youth preferred. 

• Two years of experience working with students in a secondary school or school system preferred. 

• Experience working with at risk youth preferred. 

• Bilingual preferred but not required 

Or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Solid background and work history demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing. 

• Current or previous employment history in positions where a high degree of English language skills are necessary. The ability to communicate in bilingual situations is a plus. 

• Proof solid work experience in positions requiring the ability to diffuse and manage stressful situations and the skill needed to manage conflicts effectively. 

• Operate at a minimum on a proficient level regarding standard office equipment and office programs requiring frequent use of spreadsheets, word documents, Internet, and databases. 

• Show a background in applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills with little or no supervision. 

• Demonstrated history of positions requiring a high degree of organizational skills, managing multiple priorities/tasks with frequent interruptions, and maintaining confidentiality. 

• Understands the benefits of continuous learning and takes personal responsibility for professional development. 

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored. 

Physical Requirements of this position include: 

Seldom  

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International  

Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Occasional  

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination 

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Frequent  

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone 

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.   

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.