TITLE:                                Social Emotional Intervention Specialist            

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:        Holds a valid Oregon Teaching license, Special Education, preferred

 

REPORTS TO:                  Principal and/or Director of Special Programs

 

 

JOB GOAL:      The  Social Emotional Intervention Specialist serves as a resource  for students in grades 3-6 who experience a significant impact to their educational achievement due to social, emotional and behavioral skill development, and who require support services in order to access and benefit from general education instruction. 

 

The Social Emotional Intervention Specialist provides direct instruction within specific skill deficit areas that may negatively affect academic progress. Areas of direct instruction may include but are not limited to social skills, functional academic skills, social/emotional/behavioral skill development, problem solving, executive functioning, self-regulation, organization and self-management.

 

Additionally, the SEL Intervention Teacher may assist general education classroom teachers with appropriate behavior intervention strategies and implementation of behavior intervention plans. This teacher will serve as an integral part of the MTSS team in the building and district.

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates an environment of safety, respect, and rapport.

• Establishes a culture for learning.

• Manages classroom procedures.

• Manages student behavior

• Manages the classroom’s physical space.

• Writes and utilizes short-term and long-term plans for instruction.

• Plans activities of high quality in keeping with district adopted goals, standards, and curriculum.

• Plans and develops goals and objectives to meet identified student outcomes.

• Monitors student understanding and adjust plans based on student learning needs and styles.

• Demonstrates skill in selection of various teaching techniques and instructional materials conducive to student learning.

• Establishes classroom procedures that promote student learning and self discipline and adds to the realization of the student’s personal potential as a worthy citizen.

• Holds high expectations of student learning and aligns curriculum to state standards.

• Promotes respect and empathy among students of different socioeconomic, cognitive, and cultural backgrounds.

• Establishes student objectives that promote student growth.

• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials necessary to the lesson and/or activity, including district and state adopted curriculum.

• Makes use of alternative assessments (when appropriate) as well as traditional assessments.

• Has experience with Collabortiave Problem Solving, Non violent Crisis Intervention, Behavior Intervention Plans and can contrbute to the district comprehensive counseling planning team. 

• Asses, records, and provides feedback to students on their progress and assignments in a timely manner.

• Continues professional growth through the upgrading of skills and knowledge.

• Communicates effectively, positively, and in a timely manner with school personnel, the public, and parents.

• Collaborates effectively with students, parents, the public, teachers, administration, and other staff.

• Acts in a discreet and professional manner when discussing students and/or school problems.

• Writes and follows personal performance goals in accordance with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission’s Professional Development Plan (TSPC Division 90).

• Maintains appropriate teacher-student relationships as outlined in the “Ethical Educator” (TSPC Division 20).

• Follows their duties and responsibilities as set forth by the district’s Job Description.

• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.

• May be required to actively monitor or proctor online instruction

• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal and/or Supervisor.

 

  

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified staff and in accordance with state evaluation requirements.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequency Key: None (N); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently – up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently – up to 75% of shift (F).

 

Activity	Frequency		Activity	Frequency
Bend	I		Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.	F
Twist	I		Lift/ Carry 11-25 lbs.	I
Squat	I		Lift/ Carry 26-40 lbs.	O
Kneel	I		Lift/ Carry 40-100 lbs.	O
Climb	I		Stand	F
Reach Above Shoulders	I		Walk	F
Grip/Grasp	F		Sit	F
Extend/Flex Neck	F		Drive	N
Use Dominant Hand	F		Perform Repetitive Hand Motions	F
Use Non-Dominant Hand	F		Keyboard/ Mouse Work	F
Ability to See	F		Ability to Hear	F

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

In this work environment, the teaching position occasionally performs work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when workload requires. The work environments combine a standard classroom setting including standard classroom equipment (assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, audio/visual equipment etc.) in a standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

 

For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources

michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us  or (541) 267-3104 x 1110

 

 

No employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Coos Bay Public Schools complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.  Coos Bay Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug Free and Alcohol Free Workplace.  Drug Testing may be a requirement for employment.  Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.