LOCATION: Mendenhall River Elementary School
FTE: .60 (4.5 hours/day) for 195 Days

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the school principal, the Teaching and Learning Support Department, and following grant requirements, the primary role of this position is to provide social-emotional development services to help students cope with challenges that affect their academic performance, behavior, and socialization. Through one-on-one and group settings, this position will offer higher-level interventions, teaching self-regulation, problem-solving, and social skills to directly address the behavioral health needs of students within the school setting. This position will work to connect families with appropriate services and develop plans to support their child’s school experience. Working with the highest-needs families as an advocate to assist families in accessing community services to address housing and food insecurity, childcare, transportation, domestic safety, substance use, and health concerns. Work with families may include engaging in the community and conducting home visits. This position will collaborate with school teams as appropriate, and facilitate communication between students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators to provide a full view of the issues facing an individual student, family, or group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, or a related field
• Experience working with children and adolescents of diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding child welfare in schools
• Understanding of social-emotional development in children, adolescents, and adults
• Solid interpersonal, organizational, and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and promote meaningful and healthy relationships between students, families/guardians, school staff, and community partners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in school counseling, social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
• Knowledge of the effects of adverse childhood experiences and trauma on children, adolescents, and families
• Experience in child advocacy and parent/guardian outreach in public schools
• Case management experience assisting individuals/families to access a variety of community services
• Ability to navigate complex family and school situations that lead to better academic, social, and health outcomes for students and families

COMPENSATION: This is a .6 FTE, 195-day contract position where the employee’s assigned work year varies but no less than 185 days in any fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Starting wage of $31.76/hr.. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and paid sick and vacation days.

To Apply:
Complete an online application on our website at www.juneauschools.org/hr.
Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a criminal background check.