Student Wellness & SEL Facilitator - Contractor

Job Description

Residency Requirement - Alabama

Certificate Requirement - Alabama Teaching Certificate

This is a part time temporary contractor position (approximately 25 hours per week) from July 16th through September 30th that will pay $20.00 per hour.

The Student Wellness & SEL Facilitator supports student well-being, engagement, and success through structured social-emotional learning, skill-building lessons, and targeted interventions. This role provides classroom-based instruction, small-group facilitation, and individual support focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, behavior support, test-taking strategies, and social development.

The Facilitator works alongside counselors, teachers, and MTSS teams to complement existing student support services. This position does not serve as a guidance counselor and does not provide clinical counseling services.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Key Responsibilities:

SEL Instruction & Classroom Support

• Deliver SEL lessons in classrooms focused on coping strategies, emotional regulation, stress management, test-taking skills, and positive learning habits
• Provide push-in support aligned to schoolwide SEL initiatives and MTSS goals
• Support students in developing self-awareness, self-management, and resilience

Small-Group & Targeted Student Support

• Facilitate small-group SEL and skills-based interventions for students identified through MTSS
• Support students with behavioral, emotional, or neurodivergent needs
• Reinforce coping skills, executive functioning, and social skills
• Adjust group supports based on student progress and needs

Collaboration (Without Supervisory or Counseling Authority)

• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, MTSS teams, and administrators to align student supports
• Share observations and progress updates to inform broader student support plans
• Support families as appropriate and in coordination with school leadership

SEL Programming & School Culture

• Support schoolwide SEL initiatives, including House-based or community-building activities
• Reinforce positive behavior expectations and student wellness practices
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive school culture

Documentation & MTSS Support

• Maintain basic documentation related to lessons, group participation, and student progress
• Support MTSS tracking and intervention documentation as required
• Follow confidentiality and student support protocols

Qualifications

• Background in education, counseling-related fields, social work, psychology, or similar (degree or equivalent experience)
• Experience teaching SEL skills or working with students on emotional, behavioral, or learning strategies
• Comfort leading classroom lessons and small groups
• Familiarity with MTSS and SEL frameworks preferred
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· This position is virtual.

Job Type

EOR Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.