Social Learning Specialist

Company: FullBloom
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Description Position at SESI Schools PositionThe Auburn School is actively recruiting for a Social Learning Specialist to join our leadership team at the Fairfax, Virginia Campus. This is a full-time, 12 month position.ResponsibilitiesAuburn is currently seeking a full-time Social Learning Specialist to work in an interdisciplinary manner with the school team. Specifically, the Social Learning Specialist will: Provide leadership and direction to the social curriculum program Plan and implement developmentally appropriate social skills curriculum across grade levels, from Kindergarten to 8th grade 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 Work collaborative with an interdisciplinary team that includes the social learning specialist, OT, Behavior Specialist and educators Support literacy programs in the school Participate fully as a school staff member: attend faculty meetings, parent meetings and professional development opportunitiesDesired QualificationsWe are seeking a highly motivated professional with a proven track-record of success serving intellectually curious students with unique learning needs. Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language, Special Education or related field preferred Three to five years of experience working with children diagnosed with ASD, preferably in schools Strong enjoyment working with children Experienced with social skills instruction and implementation of evidence based curriculums, Michelle Garcia-Winner's Social Thinking curriculum and social assessments preferred Knowledge of language disorders to include: delays, disorders, or processing issues in expressive/receptive language as well as social/interactive communication Able to collaborate with team members to ensure the best program for student Ability to use classroom management strategies for successful large group activities Very strong communication and interpersonal skills Record of success in previous positions as evidenced by excellent references Highly organized and detail oriented Technologically adept and enthusiastic Able to design and conduct staff trainingCompensation and Benefits Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience Full benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance.SchoolThe Auburn School is a private day school with a powerful social mission: Grow the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. The Auburn School serves bright students with challenges in the areas of communication, social skills, pragmatic language, and organization. This includes students with ASD, PDD-NOS, NVLD or ADHD. Auburn teachers work in a collaborative environment to implement our unique, integrated academic and social curriculum in a highly professional work environment that brings teachers, social learning, occupational therapists, behaviorists and instructional assistants together on behalf of student success.Auburn's Silver Spring campus currently serves elementary to high school students. Our founding team includes highly distinguished national, state and local education leaders and professionals. Through significant outreach efforts, Auburn has already extensive support from key leaders in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia professional and education communities.Our mission is to change lives through leadership in education. As an organization, we are committed to the highest standards of program excellence and we seek to create national model programs. The Auburn School currently has three campuses open in Fairfax, VA, Silver Spring, MD, and Baltimore, MD.The Auburn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Type: Full-time

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