| Director of Guidance | | City School District of New Rochelle Embracing Diversity: Driving Success JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Guidance in coordination with the secondary school administrators manages, supervises, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the overall structure and delivery of school counseling services. In addition, the Director of Guidance is responsible for program development, professional development, enhancing family participation and fiscal control operations of the guidance department. ***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY *** REPORTS TO: The Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services SUPERVISES: All Districtwide School Counselors CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS: - A minimum of a Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field at the time of application
- New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leadership (SDL)
Certificate at the time of application - Direct service history with school counselors
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinate the delivery of guidance and counseling services at the secondary school level
- Supervise, support, and evaluate middle school and high school counselors and other guidance department staff members
- Maintain and monitor counselor caseloads throughout the year
- Plan an annual middle school and high school calendar of events aligned with the 6-12 comprehensive guidance plan which includes testing schedules, student meetings, classroom push-ins and pull-outs, grade level night meetings, course selection meetings and transcript audits
- Screen all new high school registrants, assign counselors and schedule success plan meetings when deemed necessary in collaboration with the building principal. Work closely with Assistant Director of Special Education when new students with an IEP enroll in the high school
- In collaboration with the Director of Pupil Personnel, support the transition of students enrolling in and transferring from home schooling
- Facilitate communication between high school and middle school pupil personnel services team members in planning for students with special needs
- Serve as the Coordinator for multiple District initiatives and programs, such as BOCES,
Advances Placement testing, ACT/SAT Testing, SSD, NCAA, Naviance and ACCESS-VR - Conduct transcript reviews and determine credits earned for all new students transferring from out of the United States
- Serve as the College and Career Coordinator:
- Promote student and counselor visits to colleges, universities, technical schools, organizations and businesses
- Organize all college rep visits and hosts information sessions
- Organize the Annual College and Career Fair in the spring
- Supervise in-school programs/workshops related to career education
- Supervise the maintenance of guidance records and permanent records (i.e. transcripts)
- Collaborate with the high school counselors to process all Appeals, Superintendent’s Determinations and Major Life Event records for the superintendent’s review/approval
- Review special requests of parents/guardians and graduated students to review their guidance and educational records
- Oversee all graduation certifications and the accurate graduation data is provided
- Oversee data collection and follow up information for annual high school profile
- Assist with the development of the master schedule and support the work of keeping classes balanced throughout the year
- Supervise the distribution of student program guides, procedures for course selections and the collection of ninth through twelfth graders program requests
- Provide information for media releases and public announcements related to students’ special programs, testing programs, scholarships and other guidance department activities
- Lead traditional and grade level department meetings to communicate curriculum initiatives, share ideas, and plan for ongoing improvements
- Manage all grade level information night presentations (9-12) including presentations/workshops related to financial aid which are delivered in English and Spanish
- Collaborate with community organizations to enhance grade level meeting and scholarship opportunities
- Assess and plan professional development activities for staff in the guidance department and complete and submit appropriate forms
- Present annually to the BOE on data achievement aligned to the comprehensive 6-12 guidance plan and district strategic plan and goals
- Responsible for the preparation and submission of annual budget requests of the building guidance department to the respective building principals
- Perform other responsibilities at the request of the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services and the secondary level school administrators or as required by law
The City School District of New Rochelle strives to reflect the diversity of the entire community EOE: Minority candidates are encouraged to apply | 167,811-204,737 |
| Principal - MIddle School | | City School District of New Rochelle Embracing Diversity: Driving Success Job Description: The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a Full-time, probationary Middle School Principal opportunity within the dynamic City School District of New Rochelle. ****PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**** The Principal is the educational leader at the school and creates and maintains a positive, safe, and high-standards learning environment, supervising building faculty and staff, and managing all resources in accordance with the District’s mission, goals, and policies. The Principal provides effective evaluation and professional coaching to instructional and support staff; develops and implements professional learning communities. Regularly reviews lesson plans for alignment to core knowledge, skills, and competencies. Supervisory Relationship The principal supervises the assistant principal, licensed teachers, and support staff. Essential Functions - Provides leadership to the school community in developing and focusing on a shared vision, mission, goals, and continuous school improvement planning consistent with the District vision, goals, and strategic roadmap.
- Ensures the effective delivery of an instructional program that meets the needs of all students.
- Provides leadership to the faculty in the ongoing process of evaluating the effectiveness and directing the improvement of educational programming. Takes responsibility for students’ learning and achievement.
- Provides leadership in the analysis of current programs and student achievement results and the integration of this analysis into curriculum development activities aligned with District/school goals.
- Provides leadership to the creation and maintenance of a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Implements systems, processes, and planning functions that are consistent with effective organizational leadership, academic achievement, climate safety, budget efficiency, and employee/student performance.
- Effectively responds to and resolves issues that arise in and outside the school environment that affect the successful operation of the school and student programming. Models good human relations skills and interacts positively with all facets of the school community.
- Actively participates in a variety of meetings within the school, District, neighborhood, and community in a manner that effectively integrates the school into the fabric of the New Rochelle community.
- Communicates effectively with parents and involves them in aspects of the school.
- Facilitates collaborative partnerships with outside agencies and businesses that promote a positive learning environment for all students.
- Supervises and evaluates all faculty and staff assigned to the building and effectively addresses all performance issues in a manner consistent with District policy and practice.
- Plans, develops, implements, and monitors a school budget consistent with collaboratively identified building goals and improvement initiatives.
- Coordinates building maintenance in cooperation with the Facilities Department.
- Provide consistent emphasis on and support for post-secondary and career exploration and preparation through both formal and informal student events and activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Current knowledge of school improvement planning and characteristics of effective school operations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral presentations.
- Working knowledge of New York State standards, benchmarks, and assessments.
- Demonstrated ability of strategies for the implementation of technology in the delivery of instruction to effectively supervise and evaluate professional staff.
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to facilitate the use of appropriate community resources in meeting the needs of students and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities.
- Familiar with special education programming, including inclusion, discipline, IEP development and implementation, and IDEA Re-authorization.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities for action in conjunction with others.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in an atmosphere of multiple and conflicting demands
| $178,200-$225,782 |
| Assistant Director of Special Education | | City School District of New Rochelle Embracing Diversity: Driving Success The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking Assistant Director of Special Education - Secondary Schools. The Assistant Director of Special Education for Secondary Schools - assists in the overall supervision, direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff serving Students with Disabilities in the Special Education Department at the assigned schools. Responsibilities include oversight of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) in accordance with the City School District of New Rochelle’s District policies and NYSED Part 200 Regulations. Reports to: Director of Special Education and Building Principal Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in the direction and management of all special education programs and services to meet student needs.
- Assist in the necessary professional development resources, and materials to support staff in the accomplishment of special education goals.
- Keep abreast of developments in special education regulations and make decisions on staff and student issues regarding compliance and procedural safeguards.
- Consult with building leadership to implement special education initiatives.
- Ensure the safety of students and compliance with ADA, State, and Federal Regulations.
- Conduct special education training and meetings to keep administration and district staff knowledgeable about policy changes, new programs, current best practices, and other pertinent information regarding special education.
- Provide consultative services in the maintenance and confidentiality of student records.
- Ensure that special education staff is in compliance with IDEA.
- Coordinate, prepare, and present current procedural and programmatic issues regarding special education.
- Serve as a resource for information regarding special education, its purpose, objectives, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist department in the design of professional learning and improvement plans to ensure exemplary program operations and improve student achievement.
- Assist the Director in working with parents to promote and encourage understanding of special education as it relates to students with special needs.
- Screen and interview applicants with school administration for various positions and make recommendations for hiring.
- Make recommendations relative to personnel placements, transfers, and discipline.
- Work with the Director to develop policies and procedures regarding issues of non- compliance.
- Provide support in the supervision of the persons responsible for the CSE process Perform additional duties as assigned.
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