Director - Student Life

Director Student Life

Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval. The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Director-Student Life.

Location:

765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

• Master's degree required in Student Support Services or educational administration/leadership.
• New Jersey School Administrator Certificate (preferred).
• New Jersey Principal Certificate.
• New Jersey Student Support Services Certificate (preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a principal or district administrator.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience in Student Support Services.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Knowledge of the CASEL SEL Framework for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Knowledge of Mental Health & Wellness programming and counseling.
• Knowledge of Crisis Intervention.
• Knowledge of the ASCA National Model.
• Knowledge of compliance, legal oversight, state/federal regulations, and programming re:
  Intervention & Referral Services, Section 504, Behavioral Threat Assessment, McKinney-Vento, HIB, Title IX, college and career readiness, and substance prevention, education and referrals.
• Experience in the procurement process around Request for Proposals and Request for Quotes for student support programming and initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student support services programming, tiered supports, effective counseling, and support services methods.
• Implementation of grant goals and objectives related to multi-tiered disciplinary approaches to student support services.
• Ability to create a District-level professional development program.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status (as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9 Instructional certificates).
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Management and Coaching of Instructional Staff

• Observes, coaches, and evaluates School Counselors, School Social Workers, Student Assistance Coordinators, District Supervisors, and provides ongoing professional development to improve identified growth areas.
• Provides constructive feedback on student achievement and effective implementation of Student Support Services curricular programs.
• Monitors all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities (IPDP/CAP), observations, and evaluations of Student Support Services staff.
• Validates evaluation ratings of Student Support Services staff.
• Assumes orientation and mentor responsibilities for all novice Student Support Services staff.
• Leverages staff to reach maximum implementation of District approved curricular guides and intervention strategies by providing monthly and quarterly ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Synthesizes all Student Support Services achievement reports and provides a comprehensive review and presentation at various forums throughout the school year.
• Develops local and federal budgets to support programming incentives and events that foster student growth academically, behaviorally, and personally/social-emotionally.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Serves as the District's leader and expert in the area of Student Support Services.
• Authors, updates, and furnishes rigorous K-12 Student Support Services curriculum guides, programming, events, and resources to the District.
• Leads the District's adoption committees and processes ensuring all curricular materials and supplemental resources are fully vetted, meeting State standards (NJSLS) and diverse student needs.
• Develops a comprehensive strategy to guarantee an accurate inventory and timely distribution of all resources.
• Collaborates with the Director of Bilingual and ESL services and Director of Special Education to ensure curriculum guides, resources, and assessments are tailored for all learners.
• Collaborates with all District Directors to ensure curriculum guides, resources, and assessments are aligned to State standards and create interdisciplinary opportunities.

Organizational Leadership

• Establishes and executes organizational systems and strategies to monitor Staff.
• Develops and monitors strategies for high-level collaboration among school communities.
• Communicates effectively and maintains a positive disposition in all circumstances to promote student academics, behavior, and social-emotional development, and District success.
• Develops Memorandums of Understanding with outside organizations/agencies to further enhance student supports, experiences, and outcomes.
• Arranges professional development and conferences to enhance the skill set of district administrators and support staff to further develop student achievement and post high school success.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services.

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