<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Supervisor of Pupil Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the district's K-12 school counseling, psychological and mental health services. This individual ensures all students have access to equitable academic advising, college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, and mental health support. The Supervisor oversees school psychologists, social workers, school counselors, and school counseling department head(s), ensuring high-quality and coordinated delivery of services. The role includes the development of a K-12 counseling curriculum continuum, proactive student programming, implementation of mental health screenings, oversight of crisis response protocols, oversight of special education and 504 programs for students, and strong family engagement. This position plays a key role in fostering student resilience, successful transitions, and whole-child development.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities:</p> <p>Leadership and Program Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and evaluate all school school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors and school counseling department head(s) to ensure high-quality, coordinated services across schools. </li><li>Lead the vision, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive school counseling and student support services program aligned with the National Models/Standards and district goals. </li><li>Support the implementation of specialized programming for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEP's) and Section 504 Plans. </li><li>Develop, implement, and continuously refine a vertically aligned K-12 counseling curriculum that integrates academic planning, college/career readiness, SEL, and life skills. </li><li>Ensure school-based student support systems align with district equity, wellness, and achievement priorities. </li><li>Identifies and selects annual system-wide program improvement goals and objectives and communicates them with other staff, and provides leadership to the pupil services program within the district. </li><li>Organizes, oversees and proactively seeks applicable grant opportunities related to departmental goals and improvement efforts. </li><li>Integrates and monitors new programs and changes to meet the growing needs of students within the district. In addition, utilizes an evaluation process and data to improve program delivery. </li><li>Implements the district's attendance, truancy, dropout prevention and homelessness programs. </li><li>Serve as the liaison with local universities to implement dual enrollment programming for students. </li></ul> <p>Supervision of Personnel</p> <ul> <li>Assists in the recruitment and selection of pupil services staff with an understanding of the benefits of a diversified staff. </li><li>Orients new staff to school policies and procedures, including legal requirements. </li><li>Develops a staffing plan for utilization by the department and principals. </li><li>Participates in the evaluation of staff as outlined in the district procedures, including objective setting as needed for professional growth. </li><li>Supervises and observes staff as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Student Support and Services</p> <ul> <li>Oversee all aspects of school-based mental health services and ensures compliance with IEP's and Section 504 Plans, as well as integration with multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS/SRBI). </li><li>Ensure universal mental health and behavioral screenings are implemented with fidelity and followed by appropriate tiered responses and referrals. </li><li>Develop and lead proactive student programming, including SEL instruction, peer mentoring, identity-based groups, and restorative practices. </li><li>Lead the development and coordination of district-wide crisis counseling protocols and responses, ensuring staff are trained and supported during critical incidents. </li><li>Support student transitions at key educational milestones, providing systemwide guidance and transition programming. </li></ul> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Apply Online, including required attachments.</p> <p>http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us</p>