Teacher, Social Emotional Learning - Posted To Create A Candidate Pipeline

Under the direction of the school principal, provides guidance, consultation and professional development for staff on implementation of behavior management strategies and supports for students with challenging behaviors. May act as a service provider for students with IEP goals related to behavioral or social-emotional learning needs. Assists special education and general education teachers in providing a safe and secure learner-centered environment for students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Provides academic and social emotional learning throughout the school day as determined by a student's educational plan, including an Individualized Education Program, and provides tiered interventions, including academic and social-emotional learning for students with and without disabilities, addressing social skills, prevention, de-escalation, and restoration/conflict resolution techniques. Assists staff with the development and implementation of individual student behavior management plans.
• Provides proactive approaches to behavior management and provides classroom support with individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Utilizes and implements appropriate crisis intervention procedures as needed. Develops and implements crisis de-escalation intervention strategies and techniques. Provides leadership and training of positive behavior support strategies, to include crisis intervention and classroom management to school staff.
• Gathers, analyzes, and maintains data to determine student progress towards behavioral goals. Write reports relative to behavior data.
• Maintains records and data related to student behavior, and records related to exclusion, seclusion, and restraint.
• Provides direct support to instructional staff in the use of positive behavioral interventions and the implementation of behavior management programs.
• Develops fidelity measures to support implementation of evidence-based practices associated with positive behavioral supports.
• Consults with parents, private providers, and agency representatives regarding student behavior and related issues.
• Meets and collaborates with the administrative team, academic teams, and individual teachers to discuss behavioral needs of students receiving special education services. Identifies appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Collaborates with team members to develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assists with the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Participates in IEP meetings. Assists in the development of educational plans, including IEPs, for students with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Collaborates with school staff to establish school-wide procedures for referrals to behavioral support.
• May perform case management responsibilities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a school code of conduct and a school wide behavior management plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.

• OR
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of student behavior management. Knowledge of conflict resolution. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public education. Knowledge of system crisis intervention strategies. Knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communications skills. Demonstrates strong human relations skills. Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is performed in a school environment. Work includes contact with students with behavioral concerns.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required 

GRADE: 

View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale

SALARY:       $62,252 - $121,924

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:  

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll  
 
 

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt  

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.  

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.  

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement  

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.  

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: 

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). 

Application Instructions:  

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.  

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.  

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.    

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.   

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.  

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:  

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.  

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.   

Proof of Degree Equivalency:  

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx  

Pre-Employment Requirements:  

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.   

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.  

• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.  

• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.  

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.  

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.  

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. 

Contact Information: 

Sally Barbieri, M.Ed. 

Human Resource Officer 
Phone: 443-809-4605 
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org