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Posted: 05-May-23
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on degree/experience
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Internal Number: Administration #12461
The Executive Director of Learning Support Services interprets the philosophy and practices of the Learning Support Services program to administrators, staff and the public at large. Instills a focus on prevention efforts that support wellness as well as a system that identifies student needs and services. Assists in the selection and use of screening tools and strategies that help identify student needs. Implements and sustains a cross-disciplinary approach to the provision of programs that support students’ social-emotional, health, and other needs so that multiple schoolprofessionals are prepared to assist with needed services.
The duties of the Executive Director of Learning Support Services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Interprets the philosophy and practices of the Learning Support Services program to administrators, staff and the public at large. Instills a focus on prevention efforts that support wellness as well as a system that identifies student needs and services.
Supervises the District’s Lead Social Worker, Coordinator of Health Services and School Nurses, Family Intervention Services coordinator, Homebound team, School Psychologist leaders, and other appropriate Learning Support Services staff assigned. Assists in developing job descriptions for these positions, hiring, evaluating, and training these staff members. Ensures that these leaders have appropriate training and experience.
Provides support to district-wide initiatives associated with each of the LSS professional groups, including among others, as assigned, attendance initiatives, initiatives that support students with homelessness, nursing services, health promotion activities, family therapy, family group services, selection of homebound service providers, provision of psychological services, provision of appropriate evaluation services for students with suspected or confirmed disabilities, and others as appropriate.
Provides direct clinical supervision of a wide variety of services available in the LSS department, including as appropriate risk assessments, family therapy, individual evaluations, direct student counseling, etc.
Provides direct leadership and supervision to LSS professional groups, as assigned and appropriate. Interviews, hires, evaluates, and assigns these staff members to appropriate schools or settings. Evaluates the needs for additional staffing in this area and works with contractors or part-time staff as needed.
Ensures the development of appropriate crisis response strategies for the District. Supervises the District's crisis response team in provision of school-level responses. Works closely with other departments and all schools and Principals. Supervises the development of appropriate strategies for suicide, behavior threat, and other risk assessments and follow-up. Ensures training is provided to appropriate staff.
Serves as the liaison with local mental health agencies and organizations that support mental health needs of students. Works with any agencies, including the Columbia Area Mental Health Center, that may provide school-based mental health services.
Interprets and formulates pertinent policies and procedures in response to legislation and provides related advice to administrators, employees and staff; recommends new or revised policies and/or procedures as warranted.
