Curriculum |amp| Instruction Specialist

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Qualifications
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Empathetic and compassionate individual who embodies the unwavering belief that every child deserves, and can have, expert instruction and that all team members must be positive advocates for the student
Adhere to legal and ethical requirements of the profession and remain current in best practices
Knowledge of evidence-based programs aligned with the CASEL Framework and understanding of best practices in implementing integrated services
Respect for diversity and ability to effectively communicate with families, school staff, and communities from various backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs
Communicate information to school staff effectively and demonstrate integrity of confidential information
Ability to design and deliver professional development and coach adult learners
Knowledgeable about community counseling resources and effective individual and small group counseling techniques
Ability to monitor programs and practice for continuous improvement
Knowledgeable of behavioral methodology, techniques, and tools for students with emotional/behavioral challenges or significant trauma
Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making on services
Knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance communication, staff learning, and student learning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Respectful of the diverse traditions of the communities served
Experience working with children who are "at-risk" or have emotional/social/behavioral needs is required
Must be a licensed OR certified New York State Teacher, School Counselor, Social Worker, or Mental Health Counselor
Required Education Certification
Benefits
Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role
In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $40.00
Max Hiring Rate $60.00
Responsibilities
Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will provide direct services to students as well as consultation, training, and coaching for school staff and families to support individual, school, and community needs
The Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will ensure equal access to core curriculum for all students by addressing social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs and by improving the overall school climate and culture
The Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will develop and assist school staff to implement inclusive and targeted mental health and behavioral interventions, and an integrated social emotional instruction
Collaborate with school staff including social workers, counselors, and other school- and community-based mental health staff
Serve as a liaison between school building(s) and teams, families, and community and to assure positive outcomes for all learners
Support school level curriculum, standards, and social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes
Promote inclusivity and equity for all students by providing professional development in
integrated SEL instruction, behavior interventions, culturally responsive practices, and classroom management
Provide and coordinate consultation, training, coaching, and support to staff, parents, and administrators to apply best practices in social and emotional learning
Conduct site-based needs assessment and design programs and interventions in collaboration with school leadership
Work directly with students through SEL and mental health groups or individual work to teach foundational social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health skills, such as self-awareness and self-management; work with students may be direct or in cooperation with classroom teachers and counselors
Design, develop, and implement school- and community-based programs aligned with the CASEL Framework and delivered for students and youth preschool-high school in school and/or community settings
Whole group sessions provided in classroom or community settings
Small group sessions in classrooms or community settings
1:1 sessions with students to address identified need(s)
Provide integrated supports during instructional time
Develop and implement mentoring strategies such as check-in/check-out
Consulting, modeling, professional development, training, and resources for school staff to support integrated social emotional curriculum and/or strategies
Parent and family sessions to provide guidance on supporting social and emotional needs of students at home
Small group or individual family sessions to support identified focus area
Keep detailed records and collect data to monitor program implementation and student progress and provide written reports
Provide student counseling in areas such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs/alcohol issues, family relationships, career and financial counseling, school attendance, and peer relationships
Assist with support for students and staff dealing with the social, emotional, and mental health impacts of COVID-1+suicide prevention and suicide risk assessment and follow-up
Establish and maintain ongoing communication with families to foster partnerships and promote family engagement
Provide the above services and assistance while sensitive to the lived experiences and expectations of the specific population served
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Job description
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist

404 Partridge St, Albany, NY 12208, USA Albany, NY, USA Brooklyn, NY, USA Buffalo, NY, USA New York, NY, USA Patterson, NY 12563, USA Rochester, NY, USA Syracuse, NY, USA Westchester County, NY, USA Req #65+
Friday, September 6, 2024

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Curriculum & Instruction Specialist in New York State

SSO is seeking qualified Curriculum and Instruction Specialists to support the social and emotional needs of students, staff, and families in NY nonpublic schools. Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will provide direct services to students as well as consultation, training, and coaching for school staff and families to support individual, school, and community needs. The Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will ensure equal access to core curriculum for all students by addressing social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs and by improving the overall school climate and culture. The Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will develop and assist school staff to implement inclusive and targeted mental health and behavioral interventions, and an integrated social emotional instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with school staff including social workers, counselors, and other school- and community-based mental health staff.
• Serve as a liaison between school building(s) and teams, families, and community and to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
• Support school level curriculum, standards, and social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes.
• Promote inclusivity and equity for all students by providing professional development in

integrated SEL instruction, behavior interventions, culturally responsive practices, and classroom management.
• Provide and coordinate consultation, training, coaching, and support to staff, parents, and administrators to apply best practices in social and emotional learning.
• Conduct site-based needs assessment and design programs and interventions in collaboration with school leadership.
• Work directly with students through SEL and mental health groups or individual work to teach foundational social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health skills, such as self-awareness and self-management; work with students may be direct or in cooperation with classroom teachers and counselors.
• Design, develop, and implement school- and community-based programs aligned with the CASEL Framework and delivered for students and youth preschool-high school in school and/or community settings. Services may include:
• Whole group sessions provided in classroom or community settings.
• Small group sessions in classrooms or community settings.
• 1:1 sessions with students to address identified need(s).
• Provide integrated supports during instructional time.
• Develop and implement mentoring strategies such as check-in/check-out.
• Consulting, modeling, professional development, training, and resources for school staff to support integrated social emotional curriculum and/or strategies.
• Parent and family sessions to provide guidance on supporting social and emotional needs of students at home.
• Small group or individual family sessions to support identified focus area.
• Keep detailed records and collect data to monitor program implementation and student progress and provide written reports.
• Provide student counseling in areas such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs/alcohol issues, family relationships, career and financial counseling, school attendance, and peer relationships.
• Assist with support for students and staff dealing with the social, emotional, and mental health impacts of COVID-1+suicide prevention and suicide risk assessment and follow-up.
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with families to foster partnerships and promote family engagement.
• Provide the above services and assistance while sensitive to the lived experiences and expectations of the specific population served.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
• Empathetic and compassionate individual who embodies the unwavering belief that every child deserves, and can have, expert instruction and that all team members must be positive advocates for the student.
• Adhere to legal and ethical requirements of the profession and remain current in best practices.
• Knowledge of evidence-based programs aligned with the CASEL Framework and understanding of best practices in implementing integrated services.
• Respect for diversity and ability to effectively communicate with families, school staff, and communities from various backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
• Communicate information to school staff effectively and demonstrate integrity of confidential information.
• Ability to design and deliver professional development and coach adult learners.
• Knowledgeable about community counseling resources and effective individual and small group counseling techniques.
• Ability to monitor programs and practice for continuous improvement.
• Knowledgeable of behavioral methodology, techniques, and tools for students with emotional/behavioral challenges or significant trauma.
• Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making on services
• Knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance communication, staff learning, and student learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Respectful of the diverse traditions of the communities served

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working with children who are "at-risk" or have emotional/social/behavioral needs is required.
• Experience in school counseling, school social work, or related field is preferred.
• Specialized knowledge, training or experience working with interventions and instructional strategies designed to accelerate student growth and address social emotional wellness is preferred.
• Experience in the training and coaching of staff is preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of interventions, working in a MTSS environment and progress monitoring/data is preferred.
• Experience in Social Emotional Learning, Mental and Behavioral Health interventions, and/or Trauma Informed Practices is preferred.

LICENSES AND EDUCATION
• * Master's degree in Education, School Counseling, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Must be a licensed OR certified New York State Teacher, School Counselor, Social Worker, or Mental Health Counselor.
• Preferred candidates have qualification and experience with Dialectical Behavioral Theory

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.

Other details
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $40.00
• Max Hiring Rate $60.00
• Required Education Certification
• Job End Date Monday, June 30, 2025
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