Deputy Director of Social Emotional Learning at Lynn Public Schools

Deputy Director of Social Emotional Learning 

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in the area of clinical social work, psychology, counseling or related field
• Massachusetts state certification as an Administrator and possession of a School Psychologist, School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor license
• Current and unrestricted state licensure (LICSW, LMHC) is required
• A minimum of five years of successful leadership experience in an urban school district, school, or organization with experience establishing operational and accountability systems; and/or management experience in education strategy development and
• Experience in the field of special education service delivery
• Demonstrated multiple experiences of coordination responses for crisis management and student success teams.
• A minimum of five years working as a school psychologist, school guidance counselor, school social worker, school adjustment counselor, or school clinical director or in a related field of clinical work

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate, support and implement MTSS model for Social Emotional Learning to all learners in all schools.
• Build capacity for student support through community partnerships, and family/community engagement at school and district levels.
• Support and coach staff in SEL model competencies both within and outside of the SEL
• Evaluate, develop and recommend procedures and protocols for successful student support programming that adheres to local and state laws.
• Along with other SEL and school administrators evaluate and supervise school based SEL teams across the district.
• Coordinate with School Security and Emergency Planning Liaison along with district and school leadership to respond to crises that impact students and families in the school
• Develop and train SEL staff in Tiered clinical service delivery and prevention under an MTSS model.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring of highly trained, diverse staff for the SEL department in collaboration with the personnel department.
• Along with other SEL administrators, hire and oversee the SEL staff assigned to SIEMER grant and the McKinney Vento District Liaison positions.
• Support Assistant Director and clinical supervisors in developing and implementing progress monitoring strategies for assessing the effectiveness of SEL strategies utilizing district-wide data.
• Maintain current working knowledge of evidence informed school-based intervention strategies and models for service delivery within the MTSS platform.
• Aide Assistant Director in pursuing and preparing grant applications for increasing capacity within the SEL scope of student support.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the SEL department funds
• Consults and coordinates service delivery with the Special Education department, adhering to special education laws and regulations.
• Meet periodically and collaborate with district departments including nursing, compliance, school counseling, wellness, academics, special education, MLE and others for program development and implementation.
• Lift and prioritize professional development to increase data literacy among the SEL
• Works with SEL staff to collect, analyze and maintain data related to workload, tiered supports, compliance and non-compliance caseloads and programming within the SEL
• Along with SEL administrators and clinical supervisors, cultivate and deepen family engagement by facilitating a strengths-based and social justice focused lens to the school to home connection.
• Work with district supervisor to manage and respond to complex clinical challenges and individual cases involving SEL staff and student support.
• Along with SEL administrators, provide and facilitate group and individual clinical supervision and ensures proper licensure supervision is provided to all eligible SEL staff for state licensure.
• Will assume any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor or superintendent of schools.

REPORTS TO:      Administrator of Special Education.

EVALUATED BY:  Administrator of Special Education.

                           The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreement with the Lynn School                                     Administrators Association (LSAA).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and LSAA
• Twelve (12) month position

HOURS:    Regular hours; 7:45-3:45 M-Th; 7:45-2:45 Friday

                Summer and school vacation hours; 7:45-2:45 M-Th; 7:45-12:45 Friday

SALARY:         $136,287

BENEFITS:

The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Life Insurance.  Voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are also available.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment. 

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable.  Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.