Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Title Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator. Job Code 9653 Department MTSS Supervisor Executive Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Date January 17, 2024 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Grade 07 Compensation $27.43 - 37.30 per hour Purpose of the Position This position will provide direct services to students, while also supporting families and staff around social emotional well‑being. Supervisory Responsibilities None Duties and Responsibilities Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Provides Tier 1, II, III Social Emotional Learning interventions such as, but not limited to lunch groups, check‑in and check‑out, small groups, and classroom social emotional lessons as defined by data‑based decisions. Participates in Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) meetings which could lead to coordinating support for general education students with the MTSS Team, Calm Classroom Teachers, Refocus‑Reset‑Restore program, and Certified School Social Worker and/or identifying support groups to directly serve. Supports all MTSS and Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) school activities. Serves as a liaison between parents, schools, and community to link resources. Champions Social Emotional Learning (SEL), student SEL database plans, and wellness activities for any social emotional school‑wide classrooms or programs and Refocus‑Reset‑Restore programs. Schedules and facilitates peer mediation sessions and follow up with parents and guardians. Coordinates and facilitates assemblies, trainings, and groups for Erin’s Law, Teen Dating Violence, Bullying, and Restorative groups for staff and students. Conducts student behavior progress monitoring, student observations and data collection, and follow up meetings as recommended by MTSS Team. Conducts mental health crisis screenings (ASQ) and manages Screening Assessment & Support Services (SASS) and crisis situations to directly support student and/or Certified Social Worker when necessary. Educates students in anger management, risk factors, warning signs, depression, self‑harm, suicide, and any other social emotional outcomes that may need to be addressed. Educates school community in behavior management, executive functioning, DCFS reporting, self‑harm, bullying, LGTBQA, substance abuse, and any other topics that may be identified by the building principal, or MTSS Team. Prepares and presents topics for parents and community upon request for parent‑teacher conferences and School Improvement Days. During summer months and/or breaks continue to support students and/or families through groups, programming, interventions to maintain services beyond the school calendar. Partner with summer programming opportunities where students are in session to provide social emotional lessons, support groups, interventions, etc. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement. Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to promote engagement. Ability to cultivate partnerships within the greater Rockford community. Ability to successfully mediate conflict. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze data and communicate trends effectively. Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Voluntary life insurance Paid Sick and Personal time Paid holidays Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) Optional 403(b) plan Employee assistance program (EAP) Work Calendar 10 or 12 Months Working Conditions Moderate in‑district travel as well as intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work. Other This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rockford Public School District 205