Description
Position Summary: Catapult Learning in Lakewood is seeking a Social Skills Specialist to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs of students. This role involves close collaboration with school administration to identify students' deficiencies and establish a tailored course of action.
Job Function Description: Impact and support students’ behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development and welfare. Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling. You’ll also perform student learning assessments and help parents and families access relevant community resources. In return, we’ll be there for you by fostering your health, financial, and work-life well-being.
Role & Responsibilities:
· Interact with key school personnel, including school administration and teachers, to identify students' academic and social-emotional needs.
· Obtain parental consent for program participation once SEL Skills is deemed necessary.
· Establish goals and plans for students based on their academic and social-emotional needs, as identified by administration and/or faculty.
· Work with students in a 1:1 or small-group setting to address their academic and social-emotional challenges.
· Plan and implement developmentally appropriate social skills curriculum across grade levels, from Kindergarten through High School.
· Use assessments to track students’ social development.
· Integrate social communication goals into classroom activities.
· Collaborate with teachers on specialized strategies for use directly within classrooms.
· Adhere to compliance requirements, including documentation and reporting, as set forth by the NJ Department of Education and Catapult Learning.
· Perform additional responsibilities as needed and determined by the Counseling Program Supervisor/Manager.
Qualifications:
· Ability to successfully implement and manage established plans to address each child's SEL challenges.
· Knowledge of basic educational skills, including math and literacy.
· Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
· Personable, caring, and professional in interactions with students, parents, and faculty.
· Experience in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate social skills curriculum across various grade levels.
Requirements:
· Work directly and regularly with Catapult Manager/Supervisor to provide updates, receive guidance, and follow additional directions when needed.
· Master’s degree in education or a related discipline. Without an MA, or with a BA, candidates can be considered for a “Social Skills Specialist” position if they have completed at least 10 hours of relevant training and have teaching or mentoring experience.
About the Role: This role requires a dedicated individual who is committed to supporting students' academic and social-emotional development through personalized mentoring and collaboration with school staff and parents. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional skills, a caring demeanor, and the ability to develop and implement effective social skills curricula.
If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and meet the qualifications and requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.
The Company provides all classroom and instructional materials as well prepared lesson plans and paid training. Continued instructional and leadership support for all employees is also provided.
FullBloom provides education and behavioral health solutions for children and their families, leading to better life outcomes, regardless of the learning obstacles and other challenges they face. The company’s team of over 5,000 education and healthcare professionals work to achieve measurable and sustained academic and behavioral gains through evidence-based programs that include specialized education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies, intervention services, and professional development. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, FullBloom supports tens of thousands of children and families, over 500 school districts, and more than 25,000 teachers annually through its three operating divisions – Catapult Learning, Specialized Education Services, Inc (SESI), and Little Leaves. www.fullbloom.org EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
