About the job
Be part of a dynamic and innovative educational community
Azrieli Talmud Torah | Herzliah Schools is a co-educational Jewish Day School for students from kindergarten to grade 11. Our talented and caring team of professionals work together to ensure the development of strong academic skills with a significant focus on literacy across three languages. We facilitate our students’ ability to become creative and independent thinkers, and we cultivate an atmosphere of compassion, fairness, respect, and personal growth. Our community celebrates diversity, authenticity and respect and our proud graduates become engaged, contributing members of both the Jewish and global communities.
Our commitment to helping students reach their full potential also extends to our staff and faculty. We recognize that our teachers, staff and administrators are our most valuable asset. As such, we offer rewarding professional opportunities in a dynamic, supportive working environment.
Title Student Services Coordinator - Elementary School
Report to: Director of the Student Services
Status: Full time - 40 hrs
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Based on qualifications and experience.
Job Description:
The Student Services Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive support to students, with a focus on their social-emotional well-being and behavior within the school environment. This position focuses on developing and implementing programs and strategies that promote a positive school environment, assist students in meeting behavioral expectations, and address social-emotional challenges. The coordinator will work closely with students, teachers, parents, and the school administration to create an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Support: Provide individualized and small group support and guidance to students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, ensuring they have access to there sources needed to succeed.
- Plan Development: Create and implement support plans tailored to individual student needs, addressing areas such as peer relationships, emotional regulation, bullying prevention, and mental health concerns.
- Collaboration: Partner with teachers and other staff to identify students who may need additional support and develop effective intervention strategies.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly assess the effectiveness of interventions and support plans, tracking student progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Crisis Intervention: Assist in managing student crises, such as behavioral incidents or emotional outbursts, and provide immediate support to students and staff during challenging situations.
- Parent Communication: Act as a liaison between the school and families, providing regular updates on student progress and coordinating meetings to address any concerns.
- Program Development: Assist in developing and implementing school-wide programs that promote positive behaviors, social-emotional learning, and mental health awareness.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the needs of students, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations and support both in and out of the classroom.
- Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with best practices in social-emotional learning and student support through continuous professional development and training.
Required job skills and qualifications:
- Minimum requirement of Bachelors degree in Educational Psychology, Social Work, or other related field
- Experience working with elementary school students, particularly in areas of social-emotional development and behavioral support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of strategies for addressing issues such as bullying, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges in young children.
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Montreal, Qc
Published Date
October 23, 2024