Social Emotional Learning Specialist​/Coach 2026-27

Social Emotional Learning Specialist/Coach

Coach at 1-2 schools (Pre K-12) 1.0 FTE School Location(s) to be determined

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist plays a critical role in advancing educational equity and excellence by fostering a culture of belonging within the school community. The coach's primary mission is to empower staff and students in the development of their regulation skills and emotional intelligence, ensuring that all members feel a true sense of belonging and can access learning at high levels.

The SEL Specialist is responsible for supporting the development of regulation skills and emotional intelligence for all stakeholders through a variety of instructional, coaching, and support services.

• Serve as the SEL Curriculum Coach, assisting with the implementation and refinement of SEL programs.
• Provide Small group SEL instruction to students based on identified needs.
• Design and deliver Training for Staff on various SEL topics and practices.

• Offer Individual student support focused on emotional regulation and skill development.
• Provide support for Crisis De-Escalation efforts on campus.
• Deliver Suicide Prevention and intervention support.
• Facilitate Collaborative Problem Solving sessions to address student-related challenges.

• Support and guide Staff Wellness initiatives.
• Implement and support PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
• Facilitate the implementation of Restorative Justice practices.
• Promote and support Trauma Informed practice and support across the school.
• Analyze and utilize SEL data to inform practice, identify needs, and measure program effectiveness.

This position reports to the school principal and/or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Masters in counseling or related field from an accredited college/university OR Valid Oregon TSPC license. Candidates enrolled in a masters level school counseling or related program will be considered.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to social emotional learning, equity, and student success, along with demonstrated expertise in:

• Emotional Intelligence and Regulation Skills.
• Curriculum Coaching and Staff Development.
• Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation Techniques.
• Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Data Analysis for Program Improvement.

Benefits package available to all certified staff. Administrative and clinical supervision, including that for licensure candidates.

Application Procedure Applications are completed online at:  Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 10, 2026.

An Equal Opportunity Employer South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans' status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).