Position: 10-month position with an additional 10 days required over the summer
Location: Watervliet Junior/Senior High School
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: min.$36,000 per year (contingent upon continued grant funding)
Responsibilities
- Communicate with students and parents regarding school programming, conduct, health and safety, academics, and social problems
- Monitor district climate and national trends relevant to diversity and provide responsive leadership
- Assist in the monitoring of students in a non-instructional capacity
- Develop relationships and partnerships with and between students, families, and the school
- Serve as a resource to parents and students
- Meet with students and discuss disciplinary situations such as unsatisfactory conduct, problems in class, attendance, and attitude, mediation, and interventions
- May assist parents with referrals and support from outside agencies
- Take part and/or deliver ongoing training and professional development provided by the district
- Conduct home visits and act as a liaison between home and school
- Promote understanding of equity and inclusion among district stakeholders
- Prepares records and reports as needed
- Attend school events and/or other special programs
- Other duties as designated by the administration
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of counseling, violence prevention, and des-escalation techniques
- Ability to communicate school rules/policies with parents, students, and staff
- Minimum qualifications: NYS Certification as a Teaching Assistant, Teacher, Social Worker, or School Counselor
Candidates should apply to:
Kelly Webster
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Watervliet City School District
1245 Hillside Drive
Watervliet, NY 12189
Date Posted: 11/20/23
Closing Date: Until Filled
The Watervliet City School District is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.