Social Emotional Educator JobID: 2976 + Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Other + Date Posted: 12/20/2024 + Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary School + Date Available: Immediate + Closing Date: 01/15/2025    The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking ElementarySocial Emotional Educator to join our team for the remainder of the 2024- 25 school year! This position would be a specialist teacher, who sees all K-5 students. The social emotional educator will be part of a six day specialist rotation. At Brooklyn Center Elementary, our teaching and learning is grounded in restorative practices, social-emotional competencies, and justice-centered pedagogy. Under general supervision, the Social-Emotional Educator brings unique knowledge and skills to the school system and building teams as we continually strive towards our mission of becoming a justice centered school district. The Social-Emotional Educator is instrumental to the implementation of the district’s restorative practices framework. The Social-Emotional Educator can assist with mental health concerns, assist with social behavioral concerns, plan individualized interventions, co-create learning environments where all can succeed and thrive, and consult with other educators, families, and community partners to improve functioning and well-being while at school. This is a fabulous opportunity for classroom teachers who are looking for a role primarily focused on social emotional teaching and learning! BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student. BCCS Core Values- Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools. + We stand front and center + We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance + We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems + Our diversity fuels learning + We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated Essential Duties and Responsibilities in connection to Teaching and Learning + Plan and provide learning experiences in classrooms; this will be direct instruction + Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and leadership teams + Support integration of social emotional learning into academic learning and create curricular resources that meet the unique needs of our district + Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions + Perform other duties as assigned, per the building needs in connection to Restorative Practices + Collaborate with the restorative practice specialists and restorative practice coordinator to successfully implement foundational tools, preventative measures, and repairing harm among our community of learners + Create resources to add to the building’s restorative practice toolkit; this may include facilitating professional learning to staff, families, and community members + Facilitate small group work, focused on social skill development and emotional identification and regulation with scholars; this work will be specific, intentional, and focused on increasing scholar ability to engage appropriately at school + Participate in and co-lead the Student Assistance Team (SAT) + Collect information to identify and analyze problems and develop, implement, and evaluate intervention plans Qualifications and Requirements Candidate must have licensure in one of the following areas - + Licensed School Psychologist, + Licensed School Counselor, + Licensed Mental Health Professional + Licensed School Social Worker + Licensed K-12 Teacher (MN) + Licensure in related field or ability to obtain licensure in one of the above areas Work Experience + 3+ years of working in a related position preferred. + Excellent opportunity for candidates currently working toward a licensure in administration or educational leadership Personal Skills + Ability to work collaboratively on a team + Ability to establish relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, and staff members representing intersecting identities and racial and cultural diversity + Ability to communicate in a positive, professional, and responsive manner with students, families, co-workers, supervisors, and community members + Organizational skills to manage multiple projects independently + A passion and willingness to learn and help others learn + Adaptability based on changing needs + Solutions-focused problem-solving skills + Skilled in using and learning new technology Pay and Benefits: $45,008/year- $98,396/year based on experience and education Duty Days: 197 duty days, 7:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. includes 8 paid holidays! (Based in a full year)Why Choose BCCS? + Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options + Dental Insurance + Group Life and AD&D Insurance + Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance + Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance + Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Pet Insurance + Full service community school + AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching + Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace + Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions + NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner. We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations. Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified,we're moving toward a change in history and hearts. Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard. Application Process:Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/ (https://www.bccs286.org/BCCS) Please select this link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('