Mohegan High School Program Coordinator

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

• 12 Month Position

• Location: Mohegan High School

• Reports to: Supervisor of Mohegan High School

• Salary: Based on Degree and Related Experience ($75072 $96567)

• At Will: Grant Funded Position

• Benefit package available

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred in Social Work Counseling Psychology Education Human Services or a related field.

• Experience working with adolescents in alternative education public/private school community mental health.

• Demonstrated skill in leadership communication de-escalation conflict resolution restorative practices relationship-building and student engagement.

• Communication Skills and knowledge of school-based programs and ability to lead initiatives with staff members and students.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with building administrators counselors social workers teachers families and community partners.

• Knowledge of district procedures and expectations as they relate to educational services human relations and the business department.

• Experience with school related investigations and disciplinary

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students.

DUTIES:

• Provide support to students experiencing academic social emotional behavioral attendance or engagement challenges.

• Build trusting relationships with students and develop individualized support plans.

• Lead and support crisis response de-escalation and conflict mediation.

• Lead re-entry planning following disciplinary incidents absences or other disruptions.

• Implement Programs related to behavioral attendance and academic goals and adjust interventions as needed.

• Lead school teams to connect students with appropriate support and resources.

• Lead professional development with teaching and support staff.

• Investigate student and staff situations as they arise

• Complete Behavioral Threat Assessments when necessary

• Other duties not outlined above as deemed necessary to meet student and building needs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working in a high school alternative education setting.

• School counseling or social work

• Restorative practices or PBIS implementation

• Youth mentoring or case management

• Working with community mental health or juvenile justice programs

Required Experience:

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