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Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator - Hopkins Public Schools
Posted on 2026-07-08 6:26:23 PM
Listing expires 2026-07-15 12:00:00 AM
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Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: Until Filled
Description
At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the SEL Coordinator is responsible for supporting school-wide initiatives for student social-emotional learning (SEL), with a focus on removing barriers to learning. This role supports behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health systems to ensure all students—particularly students of color and students receiving educational benefits—have what they need in order to be successful in high school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the Student Assistance Team (SAT) and coordinate non-teaching staff who support students'' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and overall well-being.
- Work with district MTSS Lead and relevant HHS staff to coordinate the MTSS process at HHS.
- Use data to inform continuous improvement across all tiers of support.
- Collaborate with the high school administrative team to train & support the Safety Coach team to increase the time that students are in class.
- Support Royals Connect to ensure the process is being followed school-wide.
- Lead student groups as needed to build resilience and positive orientation toward school.
- The SEL Coordinator may also be assigned other duties as needed.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Ethos: Demonstrates a commitment to equity, belonging, and the belief that all students can learn at high levels.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship building skills.
Action Orientation: Ability to plan, facilitate, and adjust implementation support responsively.
Organizational Skills: Effective time management, flexibility, and calendar management.
Qualifications:
Required
- Leadership experience at the secondary school level, with ability to collaborate across roles and departments.
- Strong knowledge of equity-based practices and systems-level improvement.
- Experience using data to inform decision-making and instructional planning.
- Extensive experience working with secondary students.
- Bachelor''s Degree
Preferred
- MN administrative or school social work licensure preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Somali preferred.
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years of leadership at the secondary level in a lead, coordinator or administrative role.
Compensation and Work Schedule:
- Schedule: 1.0 FTE, 185 Days Flex, willingness to work year-round on a flexible calendar
- Non-Affiliated Group 50
- Range: $91,512 - $104,638 depending on qualifications