Hybrid Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator bei Maureen joy charter school
Maureen joy charter school · Durham, NC, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Maureen Joy is seeking a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator for the 2025-26 school year.
This is a full-time, 10-month salaried position with comprehensive benefits.
The Opportunity:
At Maureen Joy Charter School, we are offering an unparalleled opportunity for an individual who is deeply passionate about integrating trauma-informed practices and resilience strategies into the heart of our educational approach. This innovative role combines the traditional responsibilities of a Behavior Interventionist with a forward-thinking focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), specifically tailored towards understanding and addressing the impacts of trauma on student behavior and learning. As SEL Facilitator, you will be instrumental in fostering an environment that not only understands the critical role of the amygdala in emotion and behavior regulation but also implements restorative practices to support healing and growth.
Who You Are:
In this pivotal role, you embody the bridge between understanding deep emotional processes and applying strategic organizational planning. You are not just an educator; you are a visionary, one who sees beyond the surface of traditional disciplinary methods and reaches into the heart of what it means to nurture and educate in today's complex world. Your insight into the workings of the human brain, particularly the amygdala's role in emotion and behavior regulation, informs every decision you make, driving your commitment to transform our school into a sanctuary of learning and growth.
Your expertise in trauma-informed practices and resilience strategies is matched only by your passion for sharing this knowledge, turning insights into action that reshapes our educational landscape. You are central to our efforts to build a compassionate, understanding, and resilient school community. Through your leadership, you will usher in a new era of education at Maureen Joy Charter School, one that recognizes the profound impact of trauma on our students' lives and addresses these challenges with empathy, science, and strategic foresight.
As the SEL Facilitator focused on trauma-informed care and resilience, you stand at the forefront of an educational revolution. Your role is critical in not just managing behavior but in understanding its roots and providing the support our students need to heal, grow, and thrive. Through restorative practices, you will guide our school away from punitive measures and towards a culture of empathy, understanding, and collective healing. You are the architect of a future where every student has the support and strategies they need to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Your work will be the foundation upon which we build a school environment that is aware of the challenges our students face and equipped to help them navigate these challenges with strength and resilience. You are a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change, leading by example and inspiring others to follow in your footsteps. Your role is not just a job; it's a calling—a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, staff, and the broader community.
An SEL Advocate: You believe in the power of social-emotional learning to transform students' lives. You are committed to integrating SEL principles into every school experience.
An Organizational Strategist: You have a talent for designing and implementing effective programs and strategies. You are skilled at analyzing data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
A Collaborative Leader: You excel in working alongside teachers, staff, parents, and the wider school community to achieve shared goals. You are a communicator who bridges gaps and builds strong relationships.
A Disciplinary Innovator: You approach discipline with a focus on restorative practices, aiming to resolve conflicts, improve behavior, and maintain a respectful and safe learning environment.
How we think this role will work to create a trauma-sensitive, safe, and supportive school:
Balance action and reflection:
The SEL Facilitator will create an environment where educators and staff not only engage in trauma-sensitive action planning and action steps, but also build in time for reflecting on the actions taken to assess where things are going well and where different or additional action is needed.
Develop a shared vision
By developing a shared vision for trauma sensitivity among all staff, the SEL Facilitator will help to establish a shared purpose and create a learning community among the staff, inviting everyone into the work and taking ownership of the work.
Tap into the power of the community
The SEL Facilitator will set the tone for a strong and supportive professional community that shares responsibility both for each other and for all students. The SEL Facilitator will work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive school based on a shared set of values, this focus extends to partnering with families.
Foster collaboration
The SEL Facilitator will play a crucial role in setting the conditions for relationships to be nurtured and to grow. Setting aside time for the SST to meet together, participate in professional learning communities, and build structures that support sharing and dialogue among SST staff.
Value inquiry
To promote new ways of thinking and new possibilities, the SEL Facilitator will create a culture of inquiry among staff and also ask themselves: What do I pay attention to? What are the next steps? What professional development is required?
