City Connects School Site Coordinator
City Connects School Site Coordinator
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Job Description
DUTIES:
- Responsible to both the Principal and the City Connects Supervisor.
- If chosen by the principal lead/facilitate a Student Support team (STAT) of multiple professionals to review the intensive needs of the student referred and create an actionable plan to address those needs.
- With support from the principal who will free up teachers from other responsibilities during the school day or during extended day but not during their prep time facilitate a yearly discussion with each classroom teacher to assess the holistic strengths and needs of each student across the developmental domains of academics social/emotional/behavioral development physical health and family. The focus of the discussion centers on multiple developmental domains such as academics family physical health and social/emotional behavioral development. This discussion results in the development of individualized student support plans for each student.
- Connect students to a range of prevention early intervention and intensive services programs that address the physical emotional cognitive and social development of each student.
- Develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the identified needs of students families and the school.
- Collaborate with school staff to implement the City Connects model.
- Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving social / emotional and personal development needs of the child.
- Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services.
- Participate inprofessional development sessions to implement the City Connects model.
- Pursue continuous professional growth.
- The School Counselors Adjustment Counselors and City Connects Coordinators will work with the principal to schedule by October 1 of each year a presentation to the school staff and administrators about the schools student support services and each of their roles and responsibilities. This will include the referral process for all staff to use.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in School Counseling Mental Health Counseling Social Workor other related field (ex. Psychology).
2. Evidence of culturally competent practices.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff a diverse student body and families as well as a team of professionals at both the school and the university.
Preferred:
1. Experience working in a school environment is strongly preferred.
2. Experience in urban public schools.
3. Fluency in a second language.
4. Experience with an organization that uses data to guide practice.
5. Licensure as a School Counselor Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW)
If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cuttingedge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position Carmen MolinaFigueroa will be happy to assist you at.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MAext. 55428.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to
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IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
