Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist - PAWS

Marlborough Public Schools • Marlborough, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist works at PAWS Academy Hildreth Building, a public day special education therapeutic school serving K–8 students whose behavioral and social-emotional needs significantly affect learning. PAWS offers a highly structured, supportive setting focused on individualized, evidence-based interventions and collaboration with families and school teams.

The Interventionist provides instruction, training, and resources to support social-emotional learning throughout classrooms and the school community. The role develops students’ and staff members’ understanding and application of the SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Using trauma-informed, restorative, and relationship-centered approaches, the Interventionist assesses student needs, supports individualized plans, facilitates restorative practices, and coaches staff in proactive and equitable responses. The position serves as both a student-support consultant and restorative-practices leader on a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

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 required.
• 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 alternatives to the listed qualifications may be accepted if deemed 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, including screeners, referrals, and progress-monitoring tools.
• Provide short-term, skill-based interventions and track student progress, adjusting 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 build 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level