[School Year 2026-2027] Social - Emotional Learning Specialist

Reporting to the Dean of SEL and Community, the Social-Emotional Learning Specialist is a reliable team player with a commitment to youth development, social-emotional learning, and mental health. They will play a key role in implementing DREAM's Grow the Whole Child model by driving student growth in social and emotional competencies. Responsibilities Implement social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum through explicit instruction and targeted small group SEL interventions to ensure student progress to targeted SEL goals and outcomes. Drive collection and analysis of data related to SEL intervention program and implement improvements based on data, feedback and observation. Collect and maintain student data related to informal behavior plans, in collaboration with School Leadership and Culture teams. Manage caseload of students receiving tier 2 SEL interventions; including data collection and documentation, teacher communication and collaboration, and family communication and collaboration. Supervise and manage individual youth behavior using positive student culture techniques and proactive interventions to ensure the physical and emotional safety and development of all youth. Establish and maintain strong relationships with families. Work with youth in positive and creative ways that encourage teamwork. Attend and participate in school culture, student life, and grade-level meetings. Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, required. Enrollment in, or Master's degree from, MSW, MHC, or MSEd in Counseling, preferred. One year of youth development or school experience, preferred. Experience providing small-group or individual supports for youth. Experience collecting data and implementing data-driven practices. Exhibit a strong belief that explicit and embedded SEL competency-building positively impacts academic achievement. Strong group facilitation skills and ability to manage behaviors using positive youth development principles (experience with restorative justice practices strongly preferred). Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills. A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community. Benefits and Paid Time Off We offer comprehensive benefits including: Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children. The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs. Dental and vision plans. Disability benefits. Life insurance. Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave. Flexible spending account options. Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit). Fitness and entertainment discounts. A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP). 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure. Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses. Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program. Tuition reimbursement support. Access to a professional development fund. School-based 10-month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break. Benefits are subject to change. Compensation DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $65,000 to $79,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. EEO Statement DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr TrulyHired