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Assistant Director of Counseling, Student Equity and Wellness
Location:
Saint Petersburg, FL
Description:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY The Supervisor of Counseling, Student Equity and Wellness supervises the district's mental health and student support programs, and oversees equity policies, practices, and data. IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Assists in ensuring well-articulated programs and services for students in need of social/emotional and/or mental health supports. Oversees coordination of counseling, psychology, social work, and nursing support in relation to student, family and community needs. Leads implementation of the K-12 Counseling Plan and program of study, ensuring alignment with state guidelines and mandates, and designs appropriate professional development. Serves as a resource to the District Social Emotional Learning Team for systemic alignment, development, implementation and evaluation of goals and strategies with the Office of Instruction. Coordinates with the Directors of Instruction and building Principals to monitor and support IST and PST processes and serves as a resource to building principals and other leadership staff on academic and social emotional interventions for students. Facilitates and coordinates meetings for Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Substance Prevention Counselor, and nurses. Collaborates with the Director of Student Services and the Supervisor of Student Services in planning and leading student services department meetings. With the Directors of Instruction, assess and develop curriculum related to social-emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, and trauma informed practices. Provides consult to building administrators around master scheduling, student course registration, course changes and other scheduling related issues in order to support student needs. Provides consult to high school building administrators regarding graduation requirements, scheduling college, industry and military personnel for visits, recruitment and scholarships. EQUITY Serves as the District's 504 Compliance Officer. Provides oversight of and assures implementation of policies and procedures for 504 compliance, referral, and alignment of practices for students. Monitors all 504 plans in terms of district and State policies and regulations. Chairs manifestation team meetings for students with 504 plans. Prepares necessary reports, surveys, statistical studies and maintains data related to appropriate state mandates and student services functions (e.g. Disproportionality/Suspension). Uses data from related sources to improve social-emotional and academic programming for students. Lead and support district initiatives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Evaluate district policies, practices and data sources to identify systemic issues related to equity, bias and access. WELLNESS Oversees the district's substance abuse counselor to ensure consistent implementation of district's substance abuse prevention programs. Oversees the district's nursing program to ensure vaccination, school physical, hearing and vision screening compliance. In conjunction with the School Nurse Supervisor, problem-solve staffing needs. Oversees district's trauma informed care; including analyzing the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and other data sources to inform department goals and action steps. Lead and act as the TIG (Trauma Illness and Grief) coordinator for the district. Coordinates, with other administrators, actions of the districtwide threat assessment team and serves as a standing member on the team. WORKING WITH STUDENTS Consults with appropriate staff members concerning instructional or adjustment issues of individual students. Oversees case management of students in general education out-of-district placements in collaboration with the Director and Supervisor of Student Services. PERSONNEL Assists with the development and implementation of professional development for counseling, psychologist, social work, and nursing personnel. In cooperation with the Director of Student Services and principals, supervises and evaluates the performance of Substance Prevention Counselor, Nurse Supervisor and others as designated by Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. Assists in the recruitment and selection of personnel as directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOL and COMMUNITY In cooperation with Director and Supervisor of Student Services, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with county agencies (e.g. Trauma, Illness, Grief Team, School/Hospital Collaborative, and the county Directors of Counseling (DOCS), professional organizations, and NYSED to support and expand understanding and practice of school counseling, social emotional learning approaches, and restorative practices aligned with WICSD strategic initiatives. Assists with the alignment of CPS reporting practices and consults with principals on CPS referrals. Maintains appropriate data base of district referrals and coordinates annual updates to research-based practices and resources. Confers with parents concerning matters related to education, mental health, and intervention programs, as well as progress of students toward achievement of the standards. BUDGET Assists the Director of Student Services in developing budget items related to Counseling, Psychology, Social Work and nursing. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Participates in activities, which will lead to continued professional growth, including attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops. OTHER DUTIES Assist in the development of District policies, regulations and procedures related to the Student Services Office. Other duties may be required. Subject to the approval of the Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS New York State Certification as School District Administrator (SDA or SDL) AUTHORITY The Supervisor of Counseling, Student Equity and Wellness is responsible to the Director of Student Services. Consideration of a candidate's application requires a complete file including: Letter of InterestResumeLetters of Reference (3)Certification Copy or TEACH VerificationCollege Transcripts (unofficial acceptable at this time) West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Any student, parent, employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to: Title IX Coordinator West Irondequoit CSD 321 List Avenue Rochester, New York 14617 recblid wc1bmy255gxvfxbzroqa6pti3fvqtj PDN-9bf5aa1c-5845-43f1-9f92-ad59db2bd687
Company:
West Irondequoit Central School District
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