Student Assistance Coordinator

Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC)

Office of Student Support Services

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Jersey standard certificate as school social worker or school counselor.
• Valid New Jersey Student Assistance Coordinator Certification.
• Valid Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential issued by the New Jersey Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee of the Marriage and Family Board.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a school.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with at‑risk students. Knowledge of behavioral modifications and intervention strategies that will improve student behavior and motivate disaffected students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse curriculum development, counseling and staff development.

• Assess students' drug/alcohol involvement and make appropriate referrals to treatment facilities when necessary.
• Work in cooperation with treatment facilities, counselors, parents, school personnel and students in developing and following through with the students' aftercare plan.
• Facilitate conferences with parents or child's guardians to review, discuss and implement appropriate steps and stages of the intervention plan and options.
• Provide short‑term counseling or group counseling for students with substance abuse problems or concerns.
• Implement and coordinate parent education programs related to substance awareness.

• Assist in the coordination of supplemental programs and guest speakers.
• Assist in the research and review of instructional materials for possible purchase and use.
• Develop and coordinate a referral system and intervention services for early identification of students who are at‑risk for substance abuse or demonstrating symptoms of substance use and abuse, and coordinate a referral system with local, state and other services, providers or agencies.
• Assess the district's prevention/intervention program on an annual basis and make recommendations.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in‑service education activities and other professional growth activities.
• Maintain a continuing review of statutes and codes related to drug and alcohol programming.
• Assist with the development and annual review of policies and procedures regarding substance abuse, use and chemical health education, and recommend changes to administration.

• Work in cooperation with resources available within the school district (e.g., child study team, school counselors, school social worker, nurses, etc.).
• Assist in the design, implementation and coordination of staff development related to substance awareness.
• Provide in‑service education for all teachers and staff responsible for the delivery of chemical health education.
• Serve as a resource to district personnel on substance awareness/abuse issues as well as on the availability of training programs. Provide training to all school staff in intervention and referral procedures.
• Participate in the community‑based Municipal Alliance to facilitate the liaison between school and community.
• Provide coordination of school‑based prevention programs with community‑based prevention programs.
• Develop community awareness through active participation as a school liaison to appropriate community groups and organizations.

• Crisis intervention and participation in student support team and intervention and referral service meetings.
• Perform other duties which may be within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.

Reports to:

Director of Student Life

• The salary range for this position is $58,500 to $103,900.
• Employment Period: 10 Month Calendar
• Union Affiliation:
  Newark Teachers Union (NTU)

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off. All employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12‑month employees.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER