This is an annual internal posting for current NAPS faculty members. The following position is stipended per the NATA contract and is for the school year only.

Job Goal:        To serve as the professional leader of School Adjustment Counselors, to provide coordination of a comprehensive SAC program and to assist with the supervision of SACs.

Supervision:   Reports to the building principal and the Director of Student Support Services.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Organize and facilitate SAC Team meetings in order to:

• Coordinate a comprehensive, K-12 SAC program.

• Assist with coordination of SAC submission of required documentation by district.

• Encourage professional development of School Adjustment Counselors.

• Provide leadership to School Adjustment Counselors in the fulfillment of their job responsibilities in a professional manner.

• Collaborate with School Adjustment Counselors to build a cohesive team that functions as an effective service within the district.

2.               Collaborate with building leaders and SACs to coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the district-wide SEL curriculum and supports.

3.               Provide regular updates to the Director of Student Support Services and to district leadership regarding the implementation of SEL supports and interventions across the district.

4.               Assist principals with the evaluation of SACs as supervising evaluator.

5.               Assist principals in hiring for the SAC positions at each school.

6.               Provide consultation to SACs, principals, school leaders, and district leaders about specific cases.

7.               Collaborate with colleagues on the development, implementation, and monitoring of grant and program initiatives related to SEL and mental health within the district.

8.               Maintain current knowledge and advise within the district about ethical and legal issues relevant to the SAC position.

9.               Serve in a leadership role regarding the planning, professional development, and implementation of programs and protocols concerning school safety, crisis management and trauma response.

10.            Assist in coordination of, or lead, professional development on topics related  to mental health and social/emotional learning.

11.            Advise administration regarding relevant SEL and mental health protocols and policies.

12.            Represent School Adjustment Counselors at various school system and community meetings.

13. Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Student Support

The Committee's policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Requirements
Required:            Massachusetts certification as School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker. Experience in a school setting. Leadership experience preferred.    

Physical Requirements:                 The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary.  Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects.  The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally.  There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines. 

Environmental Conditions:           The occupant is required to work indoors.  The regular chemical solvents are toners, inks, and cleaning fluids.

Anticipated Start Date:
The week of August 26, 2024.

Salary
Stipend per the NATA contract

Contact
Charlene Volff
Phone: 413-776-1458
Fax: 413-776-1685
cvolff@napsk12.org
10 Main Street, Second Floor, North Adams, MA 01247