Career Connected Learning (CCL) Intern, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach

Albuquerque Public Schools

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • $15.00-16.00 per hour
  • Training
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
CONTACT NAME: George KerrEMAIL and PHONE NUMBER: - 505-855-5282SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026LOCATION: APS Towers - 6400 Uptown Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87125WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.HOURLY PAY: $15/hr stipend (No taxes withheld)WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.About Albuquerque Public SchoolsAlbuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.Summary of PositionThe Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Internship program provides paid internships for local youth outside the classroom and inside the workforce. Young people will be paired with local government agencies, non-profits, and employers to provide meaningful, paid work experiences and adult mentorship, opening doors to explore future careers, training, and higher education.The Intern SEL Coach promotes the success of the (APS) Internship program by facilitating effective social, emotional, and work-based learning coaching for interns, employers, and other key partners while offering high-touch support for all. Having a passion for SEL is a key lever for improving outcomes.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Intern SEL Coach, under the supportive supervision of APS's Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Business Community Liaison, will collaborate with APS's Director of Career Connected Learning/Career and Technical Education and Career Connected Learning staff and work directly with key stakeholders including interns, mentors, teachers, administrators regarding social and emotional needs of students. The descriptors below are illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and are not all-inclusive.Coaching Support
  • Monitor and maintain proactive, problem-solving communication with interns, Mentors, and Career Connected Learning staff to ensure successful internship participation and completion.
  • Provide regular support to interns, offering 1-on-1 meetings and coaching.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with Mentors to ensure strong lines of communication and support
  • Support mentor/intern orientations, training, etc., and offer ongoing feedback for improvement.
  • Monitor interns' progress and learning milestones during internship sessions (e.g. iSolved tracking, 1:1 coaching/mentorship, site visits)
  • Work collaboratively with district departments and school campuses to integrate social-emotional learning programs aligned with the district's strategic plan.
Professional Development
  • Attend required professional development and training sessions (e.g., Coach onboarding, training, and orientation).
  • Research employer/community partner position descriptions and work settings for individual interns.
  • Assist with designing staff professional development and training to support effective implementation of social-emotional learning in schools.
Qualifications:EducationHigh School diploma required. An associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.Experience
  • Minimum two years of work experience in education, case management, workforce training, youth programming, youth recreation, or mentorship, especially in settings serving opportunity youth.
  • Experience in work-based learning or service-learning program development and implementation.
  • Experience directly supporting youth via mentorship, case management, social work practice, teaching, or coaching.
  • Experience and a passion for working with adolescents and young adults as they prepare to transition into adulthood. Experience working with young parents and young families is a plus.
  • Experience with group facilitation.
  • Experience working directly with and in programs that serve opportunity youth.
Skills
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, problem-solving, dependability, and integrity.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise cultural competency and manage multiple types of relationships in professional, educational, and outreach settings.
  • Self-reflective and a willingness to continually learn and grow via reflective supervision, collaborative group learning, positive and constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
  • Must manage multiple types of relationships in professional, educational, and diverse community settings.
  • Genuine interest and ability to build healthy relationships with youth and young adults.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong group facilitation skills.
  • Must be community-oriented and highly motivated.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Spanish language skills are highly preferred.
  • Knowledge and connection to local communities.
  • Willingness to learn and use software utilized in the internship program (e.g., iSolved)
Alignment with APS's Guiding Principles
  • We seek to work in collaboration
  • We choose to influence rather than control
  • We value local wisdom to inform our work
  • We are responsive to the local community, and we follow through on our commitments
  • We are learners, and we adapt based on the "data" we collect
  • We use an asset-based perspective
  • Transparent communication is a tool for growth
  • We challenge ourselves to root all work in racial and economic justice
  • Our mission, "to provide the best education for the students who need it the most," informs and guides our work
Work Environment:Work is performed in a variety of community and office space settings. Willingness to travel in and around the programming location and reliable transportation are required. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required. APS follows all CDC guidelines for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic; this includes responding to the need for hybrid and remote work-from-home conditions when needed.Hard Skills
  • Enrolled in High School or GED
Soft Skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
  • Attention to work rules and deadlines
Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a W-9 and Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.Must complete a Background Check.

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