About this role
DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
- 12 Month Position
- Location: Mohegan High School
- Reports to: Supervisor of Mohegan High School
- Salary: Based on Degree and Related Experience ($75,072 – $96,567)
- At Will: Grant Funded Position
- Benefit package available
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's 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