BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24-122
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND WELLNESS SUPPORTS
COORDINATOR (TOSA)
PROJECT PREVENT
OCTOBER 23, 2024
 

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Tonja Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications for qualified candidates for the position of:

COORDINATOR (TOSA)
PROJECT PREVENT

APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the district website, www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.  Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must hold a master’s degree, a NYS certificate in teaching, or in a pupil personnel service area (Attendance, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker)
• At least five years of experience within NYS certified area
• Candidates must possess and have demonstrated strong organizational and collaboration skills, as well as communication skills, both written and oral. 
• Preferred candidates with prior background in:
  • Supporting mental health, social-emotional learning, and addressing overall wellness needs of youth and adults.
  • Multi-tiered System of Support
  •  Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
  • Creating Positive School culture and climate
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Restorative Practices
  • Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework
  • Data driven inquiry​​​​​​

DUTIES:      
Under the direction of the Director of Social Emotional and Wellness Supports and the Project Administrator II- Project Prevent, the Coordinator of Project Prevent will have responsibility in assisting with day-to-day management and execution the US Dept of Education Project Prevent Grant Award (PACE Buffalo) with roles and responsibilities including but not limited to:
 

• Facilitating and connecting students and families to programs and services which address the mental, social, and emotional needs of students and families.
• Being responsive to students presenting at-risk behaviors that might lead to student crisis.
• Duties require the employee to function at school, in the student's home, and in the community
• Ensure the achievement of grant goals and objectives are met.
• Identifies and develops prevention and intervention services and programs related to Grant goals and objectives.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and administration of student support programs as outlined in the grant.
• Serving as a support and consultant to schools to address student social, emotional, and wellness needs.
• Engages and integrates community partners, parents, and students.
• Develop and maintain MTSS/Wellness Resources.
• Identifies school culture and climate best practices, shares and supports implementation in other schools.
• Assists with developing positive school culture and climates through the provision of targeted support, professional development, and wellness events.
• Coordinates mental health prevention and intervention activities, supports and programs with appropriate school-based staff and district office staff.
• Connects families, schools, and communities to increase engagement and involvement in planning and implementing school and community programs for school-aged youth.
• Helps school-aged youth develop skills that will promote resilience and promote pro-social behaviors; avert the development of mental and behavioral health disorders; and prevent youth violence.
• Coordinates referral services and follow-up with school-aged youth and their families.
• Support improvements in school-aged youth and family-serving systems including improving the quality of school-based services, use of trauma-informed approaches, and social-emotional learning.
• Serves as a technical resource to teachers, other school personnel, parents, and community stakeholders regarding health & wellness support services.
• Provides consultation to school wellness teams on strategies that facilitate students' development and their ability to successfully deal with social-emotional barriers, crises, or traumatic experiences.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials, and evaluation of service

SALARY:        Teacher’s Salary Schedule

FUND #:         Project Prevent Grant Funding through 12/31/2029

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING :    NOVEMBER 5, 2024

DR. TONJA WILLIAMS KNIGHT,
 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS