Social Emotional Learning Support Specialist - Long Term Substitute

Social Emotional Learning Support Specialist

To help students resolve nonacademic problems that may interfere with their getting the greatest benefit from the school's educational opportunities and to help them achieve the fullest benefits from the school's nonacademic programs, services and offerings.

Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school. Shares with the principal the responsibility for protecting the health and welfare of students. Performs as a resource for staff who express concerns for student attendance, student development and/or discipline. Maintains active relationships with parents, families and students. Counsels individual students, and when necessary, makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance, or psychological counseling.

Resolves discipline problems in a fair and just manner and maintains records of any disciplinary action taken. Assists in the interpretation of school and district programs, policies and procedures to students, parents, staff, and community. Works with community and government agencies on problems relating to truancy from school. Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security.

Assists with campus supervision. Confers with parents, teachers, counselors, support service personnel and students on matters of student discipline and welfare. Confers with and makes appropriate referrals to psychologists, social workers, and other personnel. Consults with families concerning student attendance and behaviors. Has general supervisory responsibility for student activities, athletic events, programs of student orientation and similar activities. Responds to written and oral communication regarding student development and discipline matters.

Other duties assigned by the principal.