Curriculum & Instruction Specialist in New York StateSSO is seeking qualified Curriculum and Instruction Specialists to support the social and emotional needs of students, staff, and families in NY nonpublic schools. Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will provide direct services to students as well as consultation, training, and coaching for school staff and families to support individual, school, and community needs. The Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will ensure equal access to core curriculum for all students by addressing social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs and by improving the overall school climate and culture. The Curriculum and Instruction Specialists will develop and assist school staff to implement inclusive and targeted mental health and behavioral interventions, and an integrated social emotional instruction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Collaborate with school staff including social workers, counselors, and other school- and community-based mental health staff. Serve as a liaison between school building(s) and teams, families, and community and to assure positive outcomes for all learners. Support school level curriculum, standards, and social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes. Promote inclusivity and equity for all students by providing professional development in  integrated SEL instruction, behavior interventions, culturally responsive practices, and classroom management. Provide and coordinate consultation, training, coaching, and support to staff, parents, and administrators to apply best practices in social and emotional learning. Conduct site-based needs assessment and design programs and interventions in collaboration with school leadership. Work directly with students through SEL and mental health groups or individual work to teach foundational social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health skills, such as self-awareness and self-management; work with students may be direct or in cooperation with classroom teachers and counselors. Design, develop, and implement school- and community-based programs aligned with the CASEL Framework and delivered for students and youth preschool-high school in school and/or community settings. Services may include:  Whole group sessions provided in classroom or community settings. Small group sessions in classrooms or community settings. 1:1 sessions with students to address identified need(s). Provide integrated supports during instructional time. Develop and implement mentoring strategies such as check-in/check-out. Consulting, modeling, professional development, training, and resources for school staff to support integrated social emotional curriculum and/or strategies.  Parent and family sessions to provide guidance on supporting social and emotional needs of students at home. Small group or individual family sessions to support identified focus area. Keep detailed records and collect data to monitor program implementation and student progress and provide written reports. Provide student counseling in areas such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs/alcohol issues, family relationships, career and financial counseling, school attendance, and peer relationships. Assist with support for students and staff dealing with the social, emotional, and mental health impacts of COVID-19suicide prevention and suicide risk assessment and follow-up. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with families to foster partnerships and promote family engagement. Provide the above services and assistance while sensitive to th