ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES

Bulletin:  S-689-08                                                        Date:  August 22, 2008

The Metropolitan Nashville Board of Education announces a vacancy in the following position:

Coordinator of Social and Emotional Supports
Curriculum and Instruction
12 Months – Grade 15 – Base Hourly Rate $40.16

Grant Funded:   The length of employment in this position will not exceed the length of the grant from which it is funded

Persons who are qualified and are interested in applying for this position should submit résumé. The position is open until a candidate is identified.

Please submit résumé & cover letter only:

Human Resources Department
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
2601 Bransford Avenue
Nashville, TN  37204
Fax Number – 615/214-8650

Employment Standards:

Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education or related field from an accredited college or university; ten (10) years experience in mental health, social work, prevention or related social services field. Experience should also include: various youth services systems, community development and/or coalitions; working within educational settings, plus management experience required.

Essential Function: Develop a comprehensive framework for social emotional learning, asset development and addressing barriers to learning and lead the initiative to promote culture change necessary to successfully institutionalize this framework to ensure student success. Lead, coordinate and align social emotional and mental health services to support this vision while working closely with community providers to support a comprehensive system of care for student.

Applicants are required to file a letter indicating interest in the above named vacancy along with a current résumé listing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references, one of whom must be a current or past supervisor.

                                                                EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in its hiring or employment practices or in admission to, access to or operation of its programs, services or activities.

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