Job Description

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach � grounded in the " 3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents

A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. EdAdvance has over 600 employees with facility locations in Litchfield, Danbury, Plymouth, and Torrington.

What we offer employees

• A highly collaborative work environment
• A high employee retention rate and recognition for years of service (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental Insurance (30+ hours/week)
• Generous paid time off policies
• Health & wellness programs
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Staff learning days
• Agency-wide annual celebrations

Steps Middle and High School - Torrington, CT

School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or School Counselor

Immediate Opening
Full Tim eAcademic Calendar ~ 185 days

TRB Eligible

Steps Middle & High School is a grade 6-12 outplacement program for students receiving special education services who experience emotional, social and behavioral obstacles. The school offers small class sizes and high staff to student ratios to provide the supervision, instruction and individualized feedback to help students grow academically and personally. Students at Steps Middle & High School receive integrated behavioral and academic instruction from a multi-disciplinary team of certified content and special education teachers, school social worker and counselor, BCBA, registered behavior technicians and paraeducators.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling and interventions to support students with social-emotional, behavioral and executive functioning skills development
• Effectively partners as a member of the school's interdisciplinary team to apply restorative practices that promote accountability, relationships, and conflict resolution
• Provides student performance data and insight to schools' Planning and Placement Team for specific student needs.
• Facilitates student independence by providing explicit instruction and regular feedback in thinking skills, problem-solving skills, self-evaluation skills, self-discipline and decision-making
• Assists students and families to understand factors which interfere with learning and engages parents in the educational process
• Maintains a liaison role with community service providers and local school districts
• Currates relevant and local post-high school opportunities and information regarding career, college, military and life style decisions
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Education Endorsement: School Social Worker (071) or School Psychologist (070) or School Counselor (068)
• Proficiency with IEP development, the PPT process, and special education regulations
• Familiarity working within the CT-SEDS platform and PowerSchool
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job

Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.