School Counselor and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist

School Counselor and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist 

The Opportunity: 

The School Counselor and SEL Specialist is a full-time position and will play a key role in implementing Global Village Project’s social emotional learning program.  In this role you will provide support and guidance for the implementation of the school’s multi-tiered system of support among staff and students, coordinate restorative discipline school wide, support students social emotional learning and best practices school wide . This position works closely with the Education Team and reports to the Director of Education & Impact. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide student support for developing social-emotional skills. 
• Provide teachers support in developing social-emotional capacity as well as implementing best practices to promote SEL in the classroom. 
• Consult with Director of Education & Impact and Student and Community Engagement Manager to set priorities, create action plans, and monitor progress across school 
• Deliver classroom-based coaching to guide educators in establishing supportive learning environments and adopt supportive classroom management practices 
• Participate in (and help facilitate) professional development for staff related to social-emotional learning to improve instruction and fidelity of implementation. 
• Introduce structures and systems to scale best practices for student and adult SEL and share learnings across school.  
• Support and potentially provide supervision for social work interns. 
• Implement student support systems in alignment with GVP’s multi-tiered system of support and restorative and trauma informed practices.  
• Contribute to a culture that values community, collaboration, and lifelong learning. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Masters of Social Work with licensure: Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)  
• Experience working with educators and/or students with a focus on SEL supports  
• Deep knowledge of SEL frameworks and instructional practices that promote supportive learning environments and optimize adult social-emotional development 
• Experience providing coaching and instructional assistance to peers 
• Knowledge of best practices related to multi-tiered systems of support to provide tiered interventions to meet students’ social, emotional and behavioral needs, including restorative practices  
• Familiarity with evidence-based approaches for SEL in the classroom  
• Knowledge of best practices for coaching and providing feedback to adults 
• Strong time management, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills  
• Passion for empowering and educating refugee young women who face structural barriers to their education. 
• Proficiency working with multilingual, multicultural communities and a personal commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Classroom teaching experience or experience working in and educational setting minimum 3 years  
• Experience working with teen girls 
• Experience working with refugee or immigrant background students 
• Experience with mediation and restorative justice practices 
• Experience coaching teachers and giving constructive feedback 
• Knowledge of refugee resettlement process 

Job Type: Exempt, full time. 

Salary range is $41,000-$45,000. GVP provides the opportunity to work within a vibrant community dedicated to teaching and learning, social justice, and service. We are located in downtown Decatur, across the street from the Decatur MARTA station. The position requires a criminal background check.    

About Global Village Project: 

As the only school in the U.S. for refugee girls, Global Village Project removes the barriers to refugee girls’ learning and amplifies their voices as creative young leaders. GVP’s full day academic program serves 40-50 refugee young women from Clarkston, Georgia, and students pay no tuition. A model for innovative, equitable refugee education, GVP builds on our students’ existing strengths to support them in becoming highly successful students and empowered citizens.  

GVP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, marital status, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, people of color, and those with refugee and immigrant backgrounds who are excited about contributing to our mission.  

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to jobs@globalvillageproject(dot)org with School Counselor and SEL Coach in the subject line. Resumes and cover letters can also be mailed to Global Village Project c/o Denise Reidy-Puckett, P.O. Box 1548, Decatur, GA 30031. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.