Student Support Coordinator 0.8 FTE

About the Employer

Novato Unified School District (NUSD) has approximately 800 staff members who, along with the larger school community, are responsible for the education of 7,100 students. We have eight elementary schools (including one dual-language immersion and one TK-8 school), two middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools. NUSD also has an Alternative Education Center housing a continuation school and an independent study student program serving grades 6-12. All schools within Novato Unified offer special education services, along with Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), and special assistance is provided for all English learner students.


OUR MISSION:
Engage, inspire and empower all students, in a rapidly changing world, to realize their life goals.


OUR VISION:
NUSD will provide an innovative and personalized learning experience for every student in a caring and supportive environment to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and productive citizens. NUSD will engage parents, teachers, and our community to actively support our students' growth and learning.


OUR VALUES:
Innovation, Equity, Caring, Inclusion, Collaboration


Job Summary

Novato Unified School District is excited to find a 0.8 FTE, Student Support Coordinator, with prior experience with school-based counseling and mental health services. The ideal schedule would be 4 days per week but there is flexibility with the schedule. The ideal applicant would be coming to us with a preliminary or clear California Administrative Services Credential.


Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Bilingual Spanish preferred
Possession of a Masters of Social Work and/or related field, or possession of a valid Marriage Family Therapy (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification/license or Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling, Social Work or School Psychology
At least three (3) years' experience in mental health coordination, outreach, education and case management
Experience collaborating with community-based organizations (CBOs) and other local agencies
Experience providing case management, counseling, and facilitating support groups
Experience supervising employees and student interns
Prior experience with school-based counseling and mental health highly desirable