Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist - PAWS

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist works at PAWS Academy, a public day special education therapeutic school serving K–8 students whose behavioral and social-emotional needs significantly affect their learning. The school provides a safe, structured, supportive environment and uses individualized, evidence-based interventions to strengthen students’ self-regulation, social skills, resilience, and academic engagement. The Interventionist provides instruction, training, and resources to support social-emotional learning throughout classrooms and the school community. The role supports students’ social-emotional and relational needs through trauma-informed, restorative, and relationship-centered approaches. It combines student-centered intervention expertise with restorative practices to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. The Interventionist assesses student needs, supports individualized student support plans, facilitates restorative circles and interventions, and coaches staff in proactive, equitable responses. The position serves as both a student support consultant and restorative practices leader within a collaborative, multidisciplinary school team. The role reports directly to the Director of PAWS and Supervisor of Social Emotional Learning. Salary is placed on the Teacher's Salary Scale according to education and experience.

Requirements

DESE teaching license in School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychology, Special Education, or another DESE licensure area with significant education and experience in Social Emotional Learning.
SEI Endorsement required.
Experience providing behavioral, restorative, and therapeutic support in educational or clinical settings.
Strong knowledge of ABA, trauma-informed care, and mental health counseling practices.
Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and crisis intervention skills.
Knowledge of Restorative Practices required.
Other qualifications may be accepted as determined appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess student social-emotional and behavioral needs using data such as screeners, referrals, and progress-monitoring tools.
Provide short-term, skill-based student interventions.
Track student progress and adjust interventions based on data and team input.
Support implementation of Tier 1 SEL curriculum and practices across classrooms.
Model and co-teach SEL lessons aligned with CASEL competencies.
Help develop consistent school-wide practices that promote belonging, regulation, and student voice.
Facilitate restorative circles, mediations, and re-entry meetings.
Support staff in using restorative approaches to address conflict and repair harm.
Help build systems that shift responses from punitive to restorative.
Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the building Principal and Supervisor of Social Emotional Learning.