Position Title: Coordinator of Academic and Emotional Support: Student Support
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Location: Central Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months of Employment: 12 Months
Salary: Administrator Level V, Range of $5,327-$8,043/month (Negotiable) Plus Full Benefits
Mission Statement: To provide, in a safe and supportive environment, a 21st Century
education for all students to be globally competitive.
SUMMARY
The Coordinator of Academic and Emotional Support will set the vision and direction of student-facing services related to health and wellness in schools including how to meet the social and emotional needs of students. Work involves overseeing the work of Student Instructional Support Personnel in the district and serving as a member of the Curriculum Team to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. Work involves setting policies and goals and implementing services under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Acts as subject matter expert on social, emotional and behavioral student concerns and works with other district and school leaders to provide programming to meet individual and school-wide needs.
• Supervises programs, projects, and strategies related to student-facing Social and Emotional Learning, including managing related external partners and collaborating with internal teams in program/project management and development.
• Supports implementation of data-informed SEL programming across Stokes County Schools and
provides necessary tools, training, and a regular cycle of observation and feedback needed for effective programming.
• Provides leadership and support for Student Instructional Support Personnel (SISPs), including school nurses, school counselors, and school social workers.
• Stays abreast of laws, policies, and procedures for SISPs and recommends updates to district policies and procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with the Curriculum Team to develop well-rounded programming that addresses the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students.
• In collaboration with the Stokes County Schools leadership, plans, designs, and leads mental health and safety training for district staff.
• Provides coaching support to school-level leadership and other staff to improve student learning conditions and school climate and culture.
• Manages and evaluates external partnerships related to students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs and develops additional opportunities for new organizational relationships.
• Seeks out and manages grant opportunities to support the social and emotional needs of students and a favorable climate and culture in the district and schools.
• Assists with the coordination of services for students eligible under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• Serves as a liaison between Stokes County Schools and Stokes County Department of Social Services and other social service agencies to meet the needs of students and families.
• Resolves and routes issues existing between agencies serving schools and the schools (school health and nursing, law enforcement, NC Division of Social Services, mental health services, etc.).
• Works with high school counselors and the Director of Secondary Curriculum to coordinate local scholarship programs.
• Coordinates the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
• Assists Special Programs with providing guidance and oversight on the development and implementation of 504 plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
• Facilitates specific projects as determined by Stokes County Schools Leadership.
• Collaborates with peers, teachers, non-instructional staff, and administrators.
• Complies with all network and school-level routines, board policies and federal and state laws.
• Demonstrates and models professional demeanor, resourcefulness and effective communication strategies with diverse groups.
• Works independently without day-to-day supervision, maintaining regular and punctual attendance in the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, with concentration in a related field of study. Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years' professional experience in an SEL-related field. Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, or Educational Administration preferred with specific experience in developing and leading student support services programs. Experience coordinating student support programs, in developing related processes and systems, and in providing related training to professional staff. Experience in establishing and managing external organizational partnerships and relationships.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and apply common sense to understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, students, and parents required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft and Google Suite applications and have the ability to learn and use computer software as necessary. Ability to use basic office equipment.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Stokes County Schools retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. I have read and understand my job description.
