Administration Jobs in Worcester, MA

Job Description

POSITION: Supervisor of Student Support and Engagement

REPORTS TO: Administrative Director of Student Support and Engagement

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

Supervisor of Student Support and Engagement provides administrative leadership and support to School Adjustment Counselors to ensure that professional services of high quality are maintained and that departmental responsibilities are consistently fulfilled, under direction of the Administrative Director of Student Support and Engagement . The Supervisor is responsible for the assignment and evaluation of School Adjustment Counselors.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for providing support, supervision, assistance and consultation to School Adjustment Counselors in the performance of their professional responsibilities in their assigned schools.

2. Responsible for conducting evaluations of the School Adjustment Counselors staff as contractually required by the Worcester Public Schools.

3. Responsible for School Adjustment Counselors staff orientation, supervision and ongoing training in the provision of Student Support and Engagement services.

4. Increasing school based capacity for universal academic and Social Emotional Learning/competencies, and targeted support for identified students.

5. Clinical support, crisis intervention and stabilization as needed.

6. Oversee the timely completion of assessments as required for the Team Evaluation Process.

7. Supporting district-wide initiatives including Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and implementation of innovative strategies to accommodate diverse learners in the least restrictive learning settings.

8. Responsible for supporting School Adjustment Counselors in the adoption of practices that enable the Worcester Public Schools to fulfill all requirements of local, state and federal mandates including the IDEA, 504/ADA as well as requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Act (PPRA).

9. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate documentation of professional activities is maintained by staff.

10. Responsible for compiling, summarizing, maintaining and submitting data or other records of services provided to students and their families.

11. Responsible for planning and implementing Staff Development programs for the Student Support and Engagement services. Department as well as for all faculty and staff in the employment of the Worcester Public Schools.

12. Responsible for developing staff assignments for the School Adjustment Counselors in cooperation with the Administrative Director of Student Support and Engagement services.

13. Responsible for assisting the Administrative Director of Student Support and Engagement services and the Human Resource Manager in the recruitment and selection of personnel and interns.

14. Maintain, foster, and identify community resources to support ongoing partnerships between WPS and community stakeholders.

15. During summer work days, assist the Administrative Director of Student Support and Engagement services in providing support to WPS programs during summer school sessions.

16. Responsible for other job-related duties as assigned.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Massachusetts DESE licensure as Supervisor/Director - Pupil Personnel Service - All Levels

2. SEI endorsement from DESE

3. 5 years of successful experience as a School Adjustment Counselors

4. Demonstrated ability to engage school personnel, family members and community partners in collaborative efforts to address the multiple needs of students that may interfere with educational success

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge and experience in assessment.

2. Experience working as a Supervisor of licensed School Adjustement Counselors.

2. Demonstrated leadership within the field of human service.

3. Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Albanian, Portuguese or an African language.


WORK YEAR: 180 pupil days, plus 15 additional days to be coordinated with the immediate supervisor.

WORK DAY: 8 hours

SALARY: This position is represented by the Educational Association of Worcester (EAW) Unit B Administrators position and is compensated on the Group III salary scale which has a range of $96,507 - $136,342,

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment

Position Type:Full-time
Salary:$96,507 to $137,706 Per Year
Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Pupil Personnel

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required