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COORDINATOR, SEL/TRAUMA-INFORMED (K-6)

Program : Special Education/Day Treatment (R&E May School)

Type : Full-time; Exempt

Pay Range : $61,000.00 - $63,000.00 (Annually)

Job Ref. #: 359

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm, Wednesdays, 8:00am-4:00pm

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About Us:

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

Our Mission:

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision:

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

Position Overview:

The SEL / Trauma-Informed Coordinator (K–6) leads the implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) and trauma-informed practices in an elementary school setting. This role aligns initiatives with the CASEL SEL Framework, MTSS, and PBIS to support safe, predictable, and inclusive learning environments that promote student well-being, behavior regulation, and academic success.

Position Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (education, counseling, social work, psychology, human services or related field).

+ Experience implementing SEL and/or trauma-informed practices in elementary or school-based settings.

+ Experience working with students who are classified and attending a day treatment setting is preferred.

+ Experience interacting with and managing groups of children.

+ Experience and skill in conducting professional development and coaching to staff.

+ Experience and proficiency with data collection, evaluation data-informed decision-making skills.

+ Knowledge of CASEL, MTSS, PBIS frameworks as well as restorative practices.

+ Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

+ Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude.

+ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; and exhibit empathy for those in need.

+ Demonstrated placidity and patience; flexibility and adaptability.

+ Knowledge of child development and trauma-responsive practices.

Organizational Relationships:

+ The SEL/Trauma- Informed Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the School Principal.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

+ Lead and support K–6 implementation of SEL aligned to the CASEL competencies using a push-in, pull-out and consulting model.

+ Integrate trauma-informed practices into classroom instruction, school climate, and behavioral supports.

+ Collaborate with MTSS and PBIS teams to align Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports and interventions.

+ Provide professional development, coaching, and modeling for teachers and school staff.

+ Support the school in using data (behavior, attendance, school culture, SEL indicators) to inform decision-making.

+ Promote developmentally appropriate, relationship-centered, and restorative practices.

+ Communicates, consults (direct and indirect), and collaborates with staff (principal, director of clinical services, classroom staff, therapeutic support staff, and clinical staff: nurse practitioner, nurse, psychiatrist, social workers, and community partners) to support whole-child development, the implementation of SEL/trauma informed initiatives, activities, interventions and supports.

+ Coordinate and oversee the appropriate use of therapeutic animals (e.g. Nature Nook) as part of SEL, trauma-informed, and PBIS-aligned supports

+ Promote a positive, collaborative and caring school culture in an effort to enhance the overall student and family experience.

+ Provide daily care of animals in the “Nature Nook”, alerting the Principal to any concerns related to the health of the animals.

+ Develop protocols for therapeutic animal use that ensure student safety, consent, cultural responsiveness, and alignment with school policies.

+ Supports students in mastering skills and completing tasks that foster a sense of responsibility to their community

+ Completes appropriate documentation as directed by program procedure including incident reports, attendance, and intervention logs for therapeutic support spaces.

+ Assist with classroom coverage as needed during classroom staff absences

+ Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/director.

What We Offer You*:

+ Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package

+ Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision

+ $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit*

+ Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays*!

+ $500 Employee Referral Bonus*

+ We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program*

+ Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution*

+ Life Insurance* – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee

+ Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate

+ Tuition Reimbursement* and Travel & Mileage Reimbursement*

+ Professional Development and Career & Growth Opportunities

+ The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment

+ Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

*To qualify, certain conditions may apply; Ask a Human Resources Generalist for more information.

EOE Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Background Check: We are required to run a thorough and complete background check on All Candidates being considered for any position within our agency. Whether you are going to be a Permanent Employee, work with us through a staffing agency as a Temp, completing an Internship or perhaps you will be Volunteering with us. The background check includes Criminal Background Check (CBC) fingerprinting for the NYS Justice Center (NYS-JC) under the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Some positions require additional fingerprinting under the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and/or the Department of Health (DOH). All candidates must successfully clear the background check process, following NYS-DOJ requirements. We pay for all our background checks!