Manassas, Virginia
Oregon
Oregon
Santa Monica, California
Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Grade 20: $117,723 - $225,569
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Required Education:
Internal Number: 00050642
Job Summary:
| This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of those services that promote a positive school experience with a focus on student health and whole child wellness. The areas of oversight include; School Social Work Services, School Age Child Care, Student Health Services and Student Prevention Programs and Family Assistance. |
Essential Responsibilities:
This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
PWCS requires that each employee:
- work collaboratively with all stakeholders in Launching Thriving Futures,
- establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
- communicate effectively,
- relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
- report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
- perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
- have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
- participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
- recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.
Essential Responsibilities Specific to This Job:
| • | Create and nurture a workplace culture aligned with the district’s mission and vision | |
| • | Manages the hiring, assignment, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of the Health and Wellness Department supervisors and their direct reports which include school social workers, attendance officers, school nurses and school age child care staff | |
| • | Leads the delivery of services provided to schools and in the areas of mandatory school attendance, school social work services, school health services, and other areas of focus that promote wellness in students | |
| • | Provides leadership and oversight for telehealth service partners and the implementation of any telehealth services in the school division. Supervision and oversight of school-based student health services delivered by school nurses to include the creation of health treatment plans for management of student illness during the school day | |
| • | Supervision and oversight for Homebound Services to ensure compliance with compulsory school attendance and residency requirements and the provision of effective homebound and homebased instruction | |
| • | Collaborate with community organizations to provide essential resources and support | |
| • | Oversees school division school age child care program contract to include monitoring of accommodations for students with diverse needs in the child care setting | |
| • | Forge strategic partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, and stakeholders to strengthen community support for student wellness | |
| • | Lead, manage, and monitor district attendance and outreach services and develop and implement innovative programs and procedures to promote consistent attendance | |
| • | Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners to address attendance challenges effectively | |
| • | Implements, monitors, consults, and revises policies and regulations related to areas of supervision | |
| • | Supervises the development of curriculum, programs, and professional development in the areas of school health services, school social work services, school age child care, and student assistance and prevention services | |
| • | Develops and manages the Health and Wellness Department’s budget | |
| • | Provides support and consultation for grant proposal development in Health and Wellness Department’s areas | |
| • | Collaborates and consults with community agencies regarding the services provided to students and families and oversee the development of Memorandum of Understandings to guide these partnerships | |
| • | Provides leadership for the effective communication and collaboration of Health and Wellness Department’s matters using available technology and media resources | |
| • | Participates in programs and conferences sponsored by the local, state, and national organization | |
| • | Responsible for oversight of annual training for areas supervised | |
| • | Oversees the maintenance of appropriate records and completion of local and state reports |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:
| • | Knowledge of principles and practices of public-school administration, administrative methods and techniques, and trends in public school education | |
| • | The ability to direct and coordinate the activities of the local School Division, to plan and supervise the work of others, to speak and write effectively, and to develop effective working relationships with community and governmental leaders, staff, and the general public | |
| • | Demonstrated experience in developing and tracking budgets | |
| • | Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules relating to areas of supervision | |
| • | Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines | |
| • | Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills | |
| • | Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds | |
| • | Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with administrators, students, parents, staff, and public |
Work Experience Requirements:
| Minimum of 3 years experience working in public schools as mental health professional or school leader, (school social work, school psychology, school counseling, or student health preferred) or working in other public sector organizations which render healthcare and mental health services to include social service agencies and local health districts. |
Minimum of 3 years administrative or supervisory experience: school or central office administrative experience preferred