Director of Student Supports [High School]

BRICK Networks•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The BRICK Networks separates the core responsibilities of running a school day-to-day into three primary functions: Instruction, Operations, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). BRICK Road to Success (BRtS) is a two-generation internal Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that promotes stability and success in the five life domains: family, education, housing, health and economic mobility. BRtS proactively promotes success in a student's academic and social-emotional journey by removing barriers to resources and identifying opportunities for development and growth. The Director of Student Supports will manage the BRICK Road to Success program and oversees the school’s Multi-tiered System of Supports to ensure that 100% of students have “an adult” to help them create, monitor and achieve their goals. This role requires someone who is a systems thinker, has knowledge of local resources, an ability to navigate school systems, and practical knowledge about interventions. The ideal candidate for this role has the ability to identify gaps, coordinate resources and motivate others to case manage to success. Experience implementing a Tiered System of Supports, RTI, or PBIS structures to meet the academic, behavioral, health, enrichment and social/emotional needs of all students is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in social work, education or related field
At least three (3) years working in an education or social services setting
Experience coordinating mental or behavioral health services
Knowledge of social emotional learning competencies and applied practices
Knowledge of healing centered engagement
Ability to motivate others
Ability to evaluate the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student’s current social and academic adjustment
Case management experience is required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in mental health or behavioral health settings is preferred
Experience implementing a Tiered System of Supports, RTI, or PBIS structures to meet the academic, behavioral, health, enrichment and social/emotional needs of all students is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and Lead the coordination of BRICK Roads to Success (BRtS) to ensure that students, staff and families have access to resources to support student achievement
Lead the BRtS team through the problem solving process to develop SMART Student Intervention Plans
Support team members to implement interventions with fidelity
Monitor requests for assistance
Determine the appropriateness of cases, and triage cases for review by BRtS subcommittees
Exercise sound judgment in case prioritization
Convene BRtS core-team meetings
Prepare meeting agendas
Lead high quality professional development for practical implementation of BRtS and I&RS systems and processes
Clarify and adhere to building-level operating procedures and rules
Maintain an educational focus for resolving Student Intervention Plans
Serve as the liaison to school administrators and case navigators
Coordinate, oversee and be accountable for daily / weekly / monthly BRtS team performance
Create monthly reports on student progress
Review data to track performance of prevention strategies, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
Identify resources, as needed, to respond to student and family needs using defined processes, expertise, and sound judgment
Inform the development of academic, restorative justice, behavioral and other social-emotional strategies to meet student needs
Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Provide consultation to staff to enhance systems thinking related to interventions for students and families
Attend and participate in grade level meetings, as needed
Build and maintain relationships with community partners (e.g. SWPN, Imagine, Leaders for Life, Saint James Health and other service providers)