Social Skills Specialist Jobs

Description

Lakewood is currently seeking a full-time Social Skills Specialist to work in an interdisciplinary manner with the school team. Specifically, the Social Skills Specialist will:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate social skills curriculum across grade levels, from Kindergarten to 8th grade
• Support literacy programs in the school
• Participate fully as a school staff member: attend faculty meetings, parent meetings and professional development opportunities
• Work collaborative with an interdisciplinary team that includes the social learning specialist, OT, Behavior Specialist, and educators
• Use assessments to track students’ social development
• Integrate social communication goals into classroom activities
• Collaborate with teachers on specialized strategies for use directly within classrooms
• Provide leadership and direction to the social curriculum program

Desired Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a proven track-record of success serving intellectually curious students with unique learning needs.

• Three to five years of experience working with children diagnosed with ASD, preferably in schools
• Experienced with social skills instruction and implementation of evidence-based curriculums, Michelle Garcia-Winner's Social Thinking curriculum and social assessments preferred
• Knowledge of language disorders to include delays, disorders, or processing issues in expressive/receptive language as well as social/interactive communication
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Technologically adept and enthusiastic
• Ability to use classroom management strategies for successful large group activities
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language, Special Education or related field preferred
• Record of success in previous positions as evidenced by excellent references
• Able to design and conduct staff training
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong enjoyment working with children
• Able to collaborate with team members to ensure the best program for student

Catapult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.