Director Of Mental Health Services And Student Attendance

Position TitleDirector of Mental Health Services and Student AttendanceRequired Application TypeTeacher / AdminSalary/Pay ScaleContractual -Directors RangeJob Description

The successful candidate will assist the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel &

Community Services substantially and effectively by providing development, implementation,

coordination, and evaluation of the K-12 Mental Health program and student attendance.

Work with principals and directors to ensure coordination of mental health programs

among all school buildings

Supervise and evaluate K-4 school counselors, social workers, and nurses.

• Supervise and evaluate related staff.

• Plan, schedule, and implement in-service training programs for mental health and related staff.

• Establish and implement program format for New Teacher Orientation.

• Develop budget and staffing recommendations for areas of responsibility.

• Monitor student attendance.

• Develop and coordinate intervention programs for students with excessive absences.

• District Liaison for students in transitional housing.

• District 504 chairperson.

• District DASA

• Implement Restorative Practice K-12

• Implement PBIS K-12

• Develop and maintain K-12 comprehensive School Counseling Program in accordance with Part 100.2 (j) commissioner's regulations.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

NYS-SDA/SDL required.

Additional NYS Certification as a provider of mental health services (i.e. school counselor, school

psychologist, or school social worker).

5 years of successful experience as a provider of mental health services in a school setting

Considerable knowledge of policies and practices of public school administration.

Thorough understanding of mental health services provided in a school setting and

related areas as set forth by New York State Education Law.

Candidate must possess excellent communication skills.

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025

Application Procedure

Please upload a short video (60 seconds or less) and tell us a little about yourself. If you choose not to upload a video, please upload a short paragraph.

Video strongly encouraged.

Job CategoryAdministratorJob LocationDistrictwide