Andover Public Schools · 6 hours ago
PreK-12 Social Work and Student Supports Program Coordinator
Andover, MA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAndover Public Schools is seeking a PreK-12 Social Work and Student Supports Program Coordinator to lead and supervise social work services across the district. The role involves collaborating with administration to support the mental health and social needs of students, overseeing various programs, and providing professional development for staff.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Lead, implement, supervise, and evaluate school social work services district-wide in grades PreK-12
Facilitate meetings and professional development with social work staff in order to support faculty and student social, emotional, and behavioral needs district-wide
Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, the Executive Director of Special Services, and principals to establish goals and objectives for each school year in social work services
Provide training and technical assistance to district leaders and school staff in the areas of interpretation of assessments results, data analysis, and performance improvement pertaining to student mental health and implementations for social work services
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning with support from the Executive Director of Special Services, assumes responsibility for general supervision of assigned areas and is accountable for results in terms of departmental achievement, differentiated teaching methods, multi-tiered systems of support, staff utilization, and cost effectiveness
Support school administration in instances of school-based crisis intervention and crisis teams
Support PreK-5 social and emotional initiatives in collaboration with 6-12 Guidance Program Coordinator and Central Office administration
Works in collaboration with the Guidance and Student Supports Program Coordinators and the Clinical Director in supporting district-wide goals for preK-12 mental health
Oversee the district Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan implementation
Serve as Title IX Sexual Harassment Coordinator for students with guidance and support from the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and the Executive Director for Special Services
Analyze periodic district-wide discipline data and support schools in school-level discipline analysis
Support school and district administration with required state accountability and reporting measures as determined by the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and the Executive Director for Special Services
Monitor student attendance district-wide, analyze and report on student attendance data, support school-level attendance improvement plans
Serve as the district McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison
Collaborate with district, community, and outside agencies to ensure that mental health, social and financial resources, and support are provided to students, families, and schools
With guidance from the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and support from the Executive Director of Special Services, act as the district 504 Coordinator, chair initial meetings, oversee plans, communicate with families and staff members, and train staff in regard to updated American Disability Act regulations. Oversee the Section 504 process and plan development including coordination and training
Supervise pre-professional and professional status social workers district-wide
Evaluate social worker performance district-wide
Coordinate with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and the Executive Director of Special Services to provide district-wide professional development on such topics as social work therapeutic strategies, sexual harassment, anti-bullying, discrimination, suicide prevention, mandated reporting, crisis intervention, 51A reporting, and 504 accommodations
Provide consultant social work and teacher services regarding instructional strategies for classroom teachers
Participate in the Andover New Teacher Induction and Mentor Program?
Provide and facilitate staff development opportunities for social workers and teachers both during and after school hours
Keep abreast of current trends in social work and support services through memberships in and attendance at various professional organizations and institutes. Responsible for reading and disseminating pertinent information to faculty members relative to social work and student supports
Serve as a member of school and level-based leadership teams, as needed
Assist in determining qualifications for social work positions, screening applicants for such positions, and recommending candidates to building principals for interviews. Participate in interviewing, selecting, and assigning new social workers
Make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and the Executive Director of Special Services and principals regarding personnel within the program area
Prepare and justify budget recommendations for the social work department for the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning with support from the Executive Director of Special Services
Report to the community at large concerning programs by means of presentations to parent and civic groups, newspaper releases, and school committee reports as required
Support implementation and professional development required for curriculum resource adoption and coordinate purchasing needs as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning with support from the Executive Director of Special Services
Qualification
Required
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Massachusetts Certification as Supervisor/Director
Minimum of five years' experience in an adjustment counselor or social worker role
Minimum of five years' experience in a supervisory role in a public educational setting
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Capacity to work in a collegial setting and to set high academic and instructional expectations
Company
Andover Public Schools
The Andover, Kansas public school district spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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