Social Emotional and Development Specialist

Base Salary $55,000-$60,000 (prorated at 0.885FTE is estimated at $49,000 - $53,000)

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Social Emotional and Development Specialist will advance staff performance in the provision of educational services and individualized support for children and families and provide site level leadership support as needed.

.885FTE for this position is a 40-hour work week for 46 weeks each year (approximately 1840 hours) from last week in July to 2nd week in June. Annual contract from July 1-June 30 at .885 FTE. Some nights and weekends.

(40%) A. Advance staff performance in the provision of high-quality educational services.

A1. Coach assigned staff utilizing the Practice Based Coaching Model and Maintain associated records

A2. Conduct a minimum of biweekly coaching cycles with staff receiving intensive coaching

A3. Build a positive, caring and supportive relationship with assigned staff through recognizing their existing strengths and engaging them in reflective discussion regarding their professional growth and development

A4. Conduct program quality assessment (PQA, TPOT and CLASS) and coaching observations according to outlined timelines, share outcomes with staff and provide feedback describing teaching practices observed, focusing on strengths and areas of potential growth in improving practices

A5. Develop SMART goals with staff outlining quality teaching practices and steps to attaining fidelity in chosen practice

A6. Act as a role model in the classroom by implementing high quality teaching strategies and demonstrating the skills identified as an area of potential growth for the staff member

A7. Discuss with assigned staff how activities implemented in the classroom impact child outcomes. Increase staff knowledge of early childhood development in areas including relationship-building, engaging parents, social/emotional development, positive guidance, curriculum planning, instructional strategies, authentic engagement of children, learning domains, classroom set-up, Head Start Learning Outcomes and school readiness goals, observations/ongoing, child assessment, developmentally appropriate practice, and being an effective member of a center team.

A8. Plan, design and facilitate professional development and training opportunities to support teachers in the implementation of the High Scope Curriculum, Pyramid Model Practices and Conscious Discipline skills, powers, and structures as well as other topics determined through the data informed decision-making process

(40%) B. Advance staff performance in the provisions individualized support for children and families

B1. Provide education, training and consultation focused on meeting the overall developmental needs of individual students inclusive of social, emotional and behavioral

B2. Ensures completion, documentation, follow up and utilization of behavioral and developmental screenings

B3. Helps adults understand and change how they perceive the meaning of behaviors and atypical development through regular meetings and reflection

B4. Partners with classroom staff in the development of classroom interventions and individual supports for children with atypical behavior or development

B5. Support the overall development of individual children by: modeling universal practices, providing resources, supporting the development and implementation of targeted supports and facilitating the implementation of support plans and/or IEPs.

B6. Assist with program wide adoption and implementation of the Pyramid Model

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  Complete TPOT observations following timelines outlined in policy and procedures

  
  
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  Support use and collection of data (ie BIRs, TPOT, BoQs) at monthly Pyramid Leadership meetings

  
  
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  Act as External Coach for assigned sites

  
  
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  Stay abreast of initiatives related to Wisconsin Pyramid Model

  
  

B7. Support Parents with their child's behavioral wellness and developmental concerns

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  Provide staff support for working with parents on parent-child interactions and/or parent concerns

  
  
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  Be available to center staff and parent/guardian as needed for consultation

  
  

B8. Maintain required mental health, developmental and disability documentation for tracking and reporting purposes

B9. Work in conjunction with the Associate Director of Health Services to determine

if potential health conditions or follow up needs may be negatively impacting

student development.

(10%) C. Support center operations by providing leadership support in the absence of the Early Childhood Coordinator or classroom support in the absence of staff.

C1. As assigned by the supervisor, support sites in the absence of an ECC to ensure operations of the center to meet licensing and federal standards

C2. As assigned by the supervisor, create and implement contingency plans regarding

staff absences in the absence of the ECC

(10%) D. Engage in Community to advocate for services for children and families.

D1. Interface and coordinate with mental health consultant

D2. Collaborate with community mental health agencies to serve children and families

D3. Collaborate with the school districts to serve children and families

D4. Enhance/expand services through partnerships and/or participate in development of written plans/agreements

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  Minimum BS Early Childhood Education or relevant degree.

  
  
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  Minimum 2 years of experience as lead early childhood teacher.

  
  
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  Knowledge of and experience with developmental screenings and appropriate observation/assessment methods.

  
  
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  Experience working with children and families of children with social, emotional, behavioral and/or developmental needs.

  
  
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  Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting effective, high-quality, child-development services.

  
  
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  Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and familiar with Google Drive.

  
  

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  Master's degree in early childhood education or relevant degree

  
  
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  2 or more years of Early Childhood Education leadership experience

  
  
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  Knowledge of Family Services philosophy

  
  
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  2 or more years' experience implementing the High/Scope curriculum

  
  
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  Pyramid Model or Conscious Discipline participation for 2 or more years or training completion.

  
  
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  Practice Based Coaching Model participation for 2 or more years or certification

  
  
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  2 or more years' experience accessing appropriate community resources

  
  
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  Proficient use of Child Plus

  
  

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

Resume and Cover Letter

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by Sunday, April 20th, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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Work Authorization
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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