Position: Certified Family Engagement & SEL Intervention Specialist
Teacher Level: Elementary
Building: Woodland Elementary School
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Report to: Principal/Director of Student Support Services
Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria
FLSA Status: Exempt
Woodland Elementary School “Leaves of Learning” is seeking a dedicated and passionate Certified Family Engagement & SEL Intervention Specialist to join our team.
The Certified Family Engagement and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist for the elementary level supports the academic, emotional, and behavioral development of young learners by building strong family-school partnerships and implementing age-appropriate SEL interventions. This position focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment for students in grades K–5 while empowering families to engage actively in their children’s education.
Key Responsibilities:
Family Engagement:
Develop and implement strategies to engage families in their children’s education.
Facilitate parent workshops, family events, and training on academic support and SEL practices.
Serve as a liaison between the school and families.
Collaborate with community organizations to provide resources and services to students and families.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL):
Deliver direct SEL instruction to students in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
Support school-wide implementation of evidence-based SEL programs and practices.
Assist teachers and staff with integrating SEL into daily classroom routines.
Monitor and evaluate student progress on SEL competencies and provide targeted interventions.
Collaboration and Leadership:
Participate in the MTSS SEL team to identify student needs and develop intervention plans.
Provide professional development for school staff on family engagement strategies and SEL.
Maintain detailed documentation of interventions, family outreach, and student progress.
Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to collect and analyze data to inform interventions.
Leadership and facilitation skills for engaging families and leading workshops.
Familiarity with SEL frameworks, behavior intervention strategies, and family systems theory.
Work Environment:
School-based setting with occasional home visits and community outreach.
Flexible hours may be required for evening/weekend family events or meetings.
Additional Duties As Assigned:
Supervise students during the school day according to the established building
schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.
Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues
Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level
meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required;
attend professional development activities.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related discipline.
Preferred:
Certification or training in trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, or SEL curriculum (e.g., CASEL-aligned programs)
Coursework, certification or experience with family and community engagement
Compensation: $48,229-$81,034 – follows the Teacher Salary Schedule
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Choose from 3 plan offerings
District contribution of $700 per month
Dental Insurance
District contribution of $40 per month
13 sick leave days per year
2 personal leave days per year
$50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Aflac offerings:
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident
Ben Extend
2% 403b Match after completion of probationary period