Position Title

Director of Mental Health Services and Student Attendance

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Contractual -Directors Range

Job 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 Category

Administrator

Job Location

Districtwide

Additional Information