Director of Student Support Services - Social Workers

Student Support Services

Certified - Position - Valid PA Certificate

Job Number : 4600203588

Start Date :

Open Date : 06/04/2020

Closing Date :

The Director of Student Support Services (Social Work & Crisis Response) is responsible for joining a team of professionals with diverse job responsibilities, all of which serve to assist youth to graduate "college and career ready, personally prepared, and civically engaged." This individual will pursue this goal, all while addressing barriers to learning and school success that may hinder a student's growth academically, physically, socially, emotionally or behaviorally.

The expectation for this work is to augment, integrate into, and support district-wide efforts to build and maintain positive school culture, climate and peer interactions. Specifically, the Director will be responsible for supporting social workers and K-8 counselors as well as assuring appropriate crisis response district-wide and within each of our schools. This includes training and support regarding the district's implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), the Student Assistance Program (SAP), Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), and trauma-informed approaches.

The Director serves as the district coordinator/liaison for McKinney-Vento services, bullying and harassment, and Title IX compliance. Ultimately, the Director will also serve as an advocate, working hand in hand with school leaders and relevant central office staff to assure that Social Workers are equipped with the necessary resources to address the academic, social/personal, and career development needs of students.

Salary :
Support Administrator Salary Schedule, Level 4 (Starting at $93, 459)

Qualifications :
Education:
- Masters degree in social work (MSW), school counseling, or related human services field is required. An MSW is preferred.

Desired Experience:
- Verifiable experience in a school district is required with extensive experience in a school counseling or social work role;10+ years' experience is preferred.

- Strong ability to work with all levels of professionals in the school and community setting.

- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Must possess the ability to work independently as well as a member of a diverse team.

Additional Requirements:
- We are seeking an individual who strongly believes in the mission of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS).

- We are looking for a team member who has a passion for urban education, who thrives in an active and challenging environment, who will be a team player and who demonstrates a record of achievement.

- Successful candidates will assume a high sense of accountability and ownership over their work, help inspire buy-in into a shared vision for exceptional counseling and social work services for all PPS students, and will also demonstrate:

- The ability to form strong professional relationships with school leaders, social workers, counselors, community partners and other professionals.

- A track record of developing or working effectively within a successful guidance program.

- The ability to work independently as well as through the supervision and guidance of the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services.

- Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps that align with departmental and district wide efforts.

- The ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

- Effective problem-solving skills; the ability to identify challenges and proactively work to find solutions.

- Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

- Outstanding organization and planning skills.

- The ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through without losing sight of the 'big picture.'

- Flexible, 'can do' work ethic with a focus on what can be delivered despite unforeseen challenges.

- The ability to broker situations and systems that assure resources for school social workers to fulfill their responsibilities.

- A passionate belief in the mission of the District and a commitment to increasing the success of our students, families, and schools.

- Experience with an urban school district (strongly preferred).

Residency Requirements : No Residency Requirement

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).