BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Teacher, Social Emotional Learning

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEFINITION : 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 in an applicable field.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Professional Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education is required.

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.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/. Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19.

This position is eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

FLSA: Exempt

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• 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, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION. (if applicable)
• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS.
• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.
• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS. (if applicable)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons 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 $106.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• 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 for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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 activities 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). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Susan Stansbury, PHR
HR Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4453
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sstansbury@bcps.org