ECE Social Emotional Support Specialist 2025-2026
ECE Social Emotional Support Specialist 2025-2026
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Job Title: Social Emotional Support Specialist
Department: ECE
FTE/ Benefits Status: Fulltime
Supervisor: ECE Director
Visa eligibility: Not Eligible
International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States China France and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreKG8 and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver please visit our website.
Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the schools operations they must also embody the schools values and believe in the schools mission:
ISDenver Values: Diversity Integrity Compassion Responsibility Perseverance
ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are interculturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.
Position Summary: The Early Childhood Education 3 4 and 5yearold students) Social Emotional Support Specialist will work directly with students who could benefit from individual targeted socialemotional support and behavior intervention both in and outside of the classroom. This person will also help evaluate needs create classroom strategies and assist in training and implementation of the strategies. The ECE Social Emotional Support Specialist will report to the Division Director in collaboration with the Student Support team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!
With students:
Observe students to determine social and behavioral support needs
Provides individual targeted socialemotional support and behavior intervention to students
Provides onetoone or small group interventions such as Zones of Regulation with students when necessary
Develop and follow up on the implementation of the support plan for students to transition skills learned in onetoone or small group interventions to the class setting
With teachers:
Support implementation of SEL strategies based on the schools models that promote the social and emotional health of our young learners
Develops and/or supports SEL plans and goals in cooperation with teachers families the administration and the building support team
Establishes training in behavior management techniques and intervention as necessary
Assists in the training of developmentally appropriate social skills lessons within the classroom setting
Within the Division (ECE)
Maintains and supports the Divisionwide behavior management systems
Follows behavior management principles and discipline guidelines established by the division
Lead PD/informative sessions or informative sessions to staff and families as needed
Set meetings with teachers and families as needed
Observations and followup calls as needed for new students during admission sessions
Performs other related duties as required
Participate fully in the ISDenver Growth and Evaluation Process
Actively participate in schoolsponsored Professional Development (PD) workshops and training to remain current with best practice and support the School Strategic Plan.
Utilize a growth mindset towards professional growth.
Be prepared to share best practice with colleagues through opportunities such as team or coteaching peer observations modeling and assisting with PD workshops.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:
We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing supportive and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate.
Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent in education/mental health/appropriate field (required)
Recognized education credentials (ex: CO State License) (preferred)
Minimum of three 3 years of successful classroom teaching in an early childhood program or related experience
Demonstrated experience in providing a variety of appropriate behavior management techniques with students in the ECE age range
Demonstrated experience in basic counseling techniques interpersonal skills and classroom management strategies
Experience in writing and implementing growth plans
Skilled in modeling/coaching appropriate and effective behavioral strategies
Familiarity with the schools models that promote the social and emotional health of our young learners (Currently: Pyramid Model Kelsos Choice and Zones of Regulation preferred)
English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
Level B2 required C1 preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.
Technological and computer competency (Google Suite database management etc.
Ability to work well independently or as part of a team and provide direction to others when needed
Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and to exercise sound judgment
Eagerness to engage with cocurricular extracurricular school community and PTO activities that promote the schools programs and reputation
Experience with or commitment to learning the International Baccalaureate Programme and commitment to delivering the ISDenver curriculum
Collaborative teamoriented globally and openminded innovative and compassionate
Professionalism punctuality and reliability
Commitment to learning about and implementing DEIB practices in the classroom and school community
Physical Demands:
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to bend stoop or kneel.
Location and Schedule: Expected work hours are 7:45am3:45pm MF; you may have to work outside of these hours periodically. This job does not have remote work flexibility. All employees must be based in Denver CO.
Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here:
Generous Time Off:
Paid leave for all fulltime staff: Thanksgiving break 3 days) winter break 2 weeks) 4th of july week 1 week)
Faculty: summer break 2 months) October February and April breaks 1 week each) 6 days FTO (prorated for parttime positions)
Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work 20 days FTO/year as base FTO
FTO encompasses most time off such as sick personal and vacation time
Cigna Medical Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
Employerpaid Life Long and ShortTerm Disability Insurance Life Insurance and AD&D
Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
Tuition remission and discounted cocurricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
Discounted summer and break camps for children of fulltime staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
Relocation allowance
Free daily lunch
Professional Development opportunities
Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
...and more!
Notes:
Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
All employees are required to undergo at minimum a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.
Racism misogyny classism ableism homophobia and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.
ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color LGBTQIA candidates and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
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