Iredell-Statesville School District
Location
Statesville, NC | United States
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted: 2/1/2024
Location: Iredell Statesville Schools - Student Support Serv
JOB DESCRIPTION:
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR - General Statement of Job: Provide quality services to enhance students' emotional, social, and physical well-being, and development of non-cognitive skills and strategies. Responsible for training school staff to recognize warning signs and plan appropriate interventions.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills: Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required. Minimum of two years' experience in the mental health field. Must have substance abuse counseling and assessment experience and
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Serve on the School MTSS Team.
§ Serve as a resource to guide program analysis and fit the needs of the identified school.
§ Provide quality services to enhance students' emotional, social, and physical well-being, and development of non-cognitive skills and strategies.
§ Train staff to recognize signs of problems and plan appropriate interventions.
§ Use appropriate methods to intervene in situations affecting student educational progress; make substance abuse treatment recommendations.
§ Provide appropriate services to students at each MTSS Tier.
§ Lead district in prevention of substance abuse initiatives and intervention strategies
§ Work with teachers and students to determine the causes of academic and behavioral difficulties and identify steps to address those identified needs.
§ Participate in student conferences as requested by the teacher.
§ Maintain an advocacy role to ensure that student educational, social, emotional, and physical needs are met in accordance with established laws and regulations.
§ Operate as an advocate by utilizing skills that respect issues of cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student.
§ Provide professional development to staff that address child abuse and neglect, family functioning, parent involvement, and school attendance.
§ Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
§ Act in a professional and ethical manner and comply with district policies and procedures.
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