Duties and Responsibilities:
● Under the direction and supervision of the Student Services Director, collaborates and communicates with teachers and students in areas of social-emotional learning to improve behavior while working closely with the Mental Health Services Team (School Psychologist, School Social Worker, and Mental Health Counselor).
● Provides student support to establish effective classroom behavior and model skills for maintaining positive relationships with all students and adults.
● Use data to identify student needs and plan lessons to provide targeted Tier 2 & Tier 3 interventions, aligning with the district framework of safety, connection, and confidence for all students. ● Manage a small group of students as the skills are being taught.
● Help students increase accessibility to tools promoting skill acquisition for coping, self-regulating, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
● Maintains current knowledge and improves skill application by participating in regular ongoing professional development in the essential duties listed above.
● Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality in compliance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
● Other duties as assigned
Dillingham? Well, here we like to eat from the land, play outside, tell stories, and laugh. We raise our kids to be kind, contributing, and respectful of their fellow community members, their culture-bearers, and their ecosystem. DCSD is populated by smart, independent kids who can make anyone willing to make Dillingham home feel like their favorite auntie or uncle.
"To know Dillingham is to love Dillingham."
Living in Dillingham, AK, offers a unique and fulfilling experience. Dillingham has a small population, which fosters a close-knit community where neighbors know and support each other. The town is located near Wood-Tikchik State Park, the largest state park in the country, offering stunning landscapes and outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The town is vibrant and has a diverse population, adding to the rich cultural fabric of the community.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are interested in an opportunity to be a part of our team, connect with us!