Student Assistance Coordinator; SAC)

Paterson Public School District 875 SUBSTANCE AWARENESS - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
• New Jersey CEAS or Standard Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) endorsement
  required
  .
• Excellent communication, counseling skills, and ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, and substance use.
• Knowledge of NJSA 18A:40A-1 and procedures for the identification of stuents possibly abusing drugs, alcohol or other substances and mental health issues/concerns.
• Knowledge of community resources available for the prevention, intervention and treatment, and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug problems, as well as youth mental wellness and crisis intervention.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms like Google Suite for Educators.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with at risk students.
• Knowledge of behavioral modifications and intervention strategies which will improve student behavior and motivate disaffected students.
• Demonstrated ability to lead group counseling and classroom lessons on social-emotional skills, mental wellness, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Description s page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affir

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone:
• Email: kruppel.nj.us