26-27 Opening City Connects Coordinator Ascension Catholic School

Ascension Catholic Schoolis a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in the heart of North Minneapolis. The academy prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where students can grow academically spiritually and socially. With a strong emphasis on faith-ceased education Ascension Catholic School aims to instill values of compassion integrity and service in its students.

Job Summary andResponsibilities:

City Connects assesses the strengths and needs of each student in the school and connects students with a tailored set of supports and resources from inside and outside the school. The responsibilities of the City Connects Coordinator are to:

• Establish and lead a Student Support team and process in the school that identifies and responds to the strengths and personal developmental needs of each and every child in the school.
• 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 including classroom teachers to implement the City Connectsmodel of student support to the schoolcommunity families and community agencies..
• Promote the City Connects model of student support to the school community families andcommunity agencies.
• Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social / emotional and personal development needs of the child.
• Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services.
• Participate as an active member on the student Support Team that identifies and responds to the strengths and needs of each child in the school (WCRs ISRs SPED etc)
• Collect and record data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services.

Benefits Overview:

Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees health financial security and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage as well as long-term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details terms and conditions are outlined in Ascensions Employee Handbook and plan documents available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service.

Salary Range: $55000 - $61000 annually

Starting salary is determined by the candidates teaching experience and education level

Ascension Catholic Academy follows a structured step-and-lane salary schedule similar to public school. The final compensation package will be based on verified teaching experience and educational credentials.

Ascension Catholic Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in School Counseling or Social Work
• Licensed School Counselor Licensed Pupil Adjustment Counselor Licensed Mental HealthCounselor or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW)
• Experience working in a school environment
• Evidence of culturally competent practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff a diverse student body and families as well as ateam of professionals at both the school and the university

Preferred:

• Experience in urban public schools
• Fluency in a second language
• Experience with an organization that uses data to guide practice

The responsibilities listed above are representative responsibilities intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a full list of responsibilities and qualifications required of the position. More detailed listing of duties and tasks may be outlined in supplemental documents. Assigned responsibilities may change as the needs of the Ascension Catholic Academy change.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week including attendance at required school events (graduation holiday programs and other activities as determined by administration)
• Sustained mobility to move throughout classroom and school environments for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks required in an educational setting
• Full sensory capabilities including ability to speak clearly see hear and respond effectively to students staff and administrators at all times
• Ability to fulfill all commitments of the educational program throughout the school year

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Required Experience:

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