Social Emotional Learning & Academic Access Educator

TITLE: Social Emotional Learning & Academic Access Educator

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support

FTE: full-time, benefits eligible

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt 

ABOUT PJA: Portland Jewish Academy (PJA) is an inclusive school that strives to recognize, understand, and honor all of our families. We value the diversity in our community, and we continuously work to provide an education for students in all of our programs that is equitable, accessible, and just. Our unique dual curriculum combines interdisciplinary learning, community involvement, and foreign language acquisition – all with a values-based approach. We offer our students many opportunities for partnership and collaboration throughout the school community. Students at PJA are encouraged to think critically, independently, and creatively.

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Emotional Learning & Academic Access Educator will support implementation of social-emotional learning curriculum,  provide social-emotional coaching and direct small group skills instruction to K-5 students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide students with executive functioning support, including help with time management, planning, and organization, as well as scaffolded academic support to complete assignments. 
• Collaborate with teachers to share SEL resources and strategies to support students across the domains of emotional acuity, cultural responsiveness, and healthy behaviors. 
• Identifies through observation the individual, classroom, and grade-wide social and emotional needs of students, and addresses specific trends, to design appropriate interventions and supports
• Collaborate with teachers to address behaviors or needs when presented in the classroom, and respond both proactively and responsively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience and/or knowledge of SEL programs
• Three or more years of experience in an elementary school setting

PHILOSOPHY 

• Embrace the PJA mission statement and middot (values).
• Embrace a student-centered philosophy, educational innovation, and 21st-century learning practices.
• Display an understanding of and appreciation for a pluralistic Jewish approach to education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Leadership skills: ability to collaborate; to maintain confidentiality, flexibility, transparency, and the highest standards of integrity; ability to inspire groups toward a common goal; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  
• Knowledge of: social emotional learning tools and practices, classroom teaching and learning, classroom management, collaborative teaching practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to maintain professional relationships with colleagues, teachers, students, and families; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); ability to work with grace and use good judgment during high-pressure situations; intercultural competence 
• Organizational skills: ability to manage a broad scope of responsibilities; proactive, problem-solving orientation; maintain accurate records  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move about the PJA/MJCC campus including climbing stairs 
• Ability to sit at a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis 
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and groups of individuals 
• Ability to attend off-site meetings that may require reliable form of transportation

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Student Support.

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

PJA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Portland Jewish Academy (PJA) is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating, and promoting the best-qualified individuals for positions at all levels in the organization. We provide Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based on how an individual's skills and qualifications meet the responsibilities of the position for which they have applied. An individual will be free from discrimination based on characteristics protected by law such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related physical, mental, or sensory disability, or other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. PJA will make reasonable accommodations, including modification of organizational policies and procedures in appropriate cases for qualified individuals with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.

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