What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Prevention & Project Lead position at RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRIC?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: This is a Limited Term Employment opportunity for 20
hours a week until June 2027. Purpose of Position The primary purpose of
the Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Project Lead position is to
design and implement a district-wide multi-tiered system of supports
(MTSS) for Substance Use (SU) with a strong equity lens to ensure all
students have access to a safe and healthy learning environment. The
Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Project Lead will coordinate the
district\'s efforts to prevent and address substance use among students.
This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating
comprehensive prevention programs, providing intervention and support
services, and fostering collaborative partnerships with school staff,
families, and community organizations. This role also will be
responsible for developing a transition plan towards creating a
sustainable Substance Use Prevention & Intervention program within
MMSD\'s organizational structure. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This Project Lead will support the targeted population of upper
elementary students and secondary students by: Working with the schools
and central office AOD/Substance Use Workgroup to clarify policies and
procedures, which includes identifying school-specific interventions
offered to students Creating a school-specific substance use tiered
intervention plan and supporting the implementation of Supporting
skills-based health education curriculum Supporting implementation of
the substance use group interventions for students in middle and high
school Centering student voice in all projects, including students whose
voices have been historically and systemically marginalized. Supporting
SBIRT Training for secondary Student Support Team (SST)
Reviewing/advising all of our current documents and support data
management for accurate reporting The Project Lead will use their
expertise and skills to accomplish the following outcomes: Present their
report on the review of MMSD SU policies, procedures, and practices to
determine strengths, areas of growth, and recommended next steps. Work
with existing structures of support for SU interventions to increase
access for students to those interventions and include progress updates
to the SU workgroup on a regular basis, including data collection on
usage. Support expansion of the health education curriculum related to
SU and work to create district systems to collect data around
instruction and increased knowledge and skill. Work with school-based
student support teams and school administration to roll out any proposed
and accepted changes to policies and procedures. Lead the SU workgroup
and report on the review of MMSD SU policies, procedures, and practices
to determine strengths, areas of growth, and recommended next steps Work
with Mental Health & Well-Being Team to provide school-based Student
Support Teams with a menu of interventions and supports available and
offer professional development training. Will work together to
analyze/apply data to determine whether any changes to approach to
intervention accessibility are needed. In coordination with the Physical
Education, Health, and Wellness Coordinator will work together through
ongoing, consistent (bi-weekly) meetings to determine how expansion of
the health education curriculum is progressing and whether changes need
to be made based on data collected. Other duties as assigned. Education,
Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of school and community based health
systems including places of historical health inequities, with a
recognition of barriers and advocacy for removal of these barriers
Strong Leadership, Communication, And Organizational Skills Experience
in the collection and use of data to support analysis of the
effectiveness of SU programs Experience working with schools (staff,
students, and families) and community organizations, including SU
partners. inimum of three years of professional experience with a
strong SU focus Familiarity with aspects of the implementation of SBIRT
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees
to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of school and community based health systems including places
of historical health inequities, with a recognition of barriers and
advocacy for removal of these barriers Strong leadership, communication,
and organizational skills Experience in the collection and use of data
to support the analysis of the effectiveness of SU programs Experience
working with schools (staff, students, and families) and community
organizations, including SU partners. Minimum of three years of
professional experience with a strong SU focus Familiarity with aspects
of the implementation of SBIRT \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online
https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7903?c=mmsd
hours a week until June 2027. Purpose of Position The primary purpose of
the Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Project Lead position is to
design and implement a district-wide multi-tiered system of supports
(MTSS) for Substance Use (SU) with a strong equity lens to ensure all
students have access to a safe and healthy learning environment. The
Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Project Lead will coordinate the
district\'s efforts to prevent and address substance use among students.
This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating
comprehensive prevention programs, providing intervention and support
services, and fostering collaborative partnerships with school staff,
families, and community organizations. This role also will be
responsible for developing a transition plan towards creating a
sustainable Substance Use Prevention & Intervention program within
MMSD\'s organizational structure. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This Project Lead will support the targeted population of upper
elementary students and secondary students by: Working with the schools
and central office AOD/Substance Use Workgroup to clarify policies and
procedures, which includes identifying school-specific interventions
offered to students Creating a school-specific substance use tiered
intervention plan and supporting the implementation of Supporting
skills-based health education curriculum Supporting implementation of
the substance use group interventions for students in middle and high
school Centering student voice in all projects, including students whose
voices have been historically and systemically marginalized. Supporting
SBIRT Training for secondary Student Support Team (SST)
Reviewing/advising all of our current documents and support data
management for accurate reporting The Project Lead will use their
expertise and skills to accomplish the following outcomes: Present their
report on the review of MMSD SU policies, procedures, and practices to
determine strengths, areas of growth, and recommended next steps. Work
with existing structures of support for SU interventions to increase
access for students to those interventions and include progress updates
to the SU workgroup on a regular basis, including data collection on
usage. Support expansion of the health education curriculum related to
SU and work to create district systems to collect data around
instruction and increased knowledge and skill. Work with school-based
student support teams and school administration to roll out any proposed
and accepted changes to policies and procedures. Lead the SU workgroup
and report on the review of MMSD SU policies, procedures, and practices
to determine strengths, areas of growth, and recommended next steps Work
with Mental Health & Well-Being Team to provide school-based Student
Support Teams with a menu of interventions and supports available and
offer professional development training. Will work together to
analyze/apply data to determine whether any changes to approach to
intervention accessibility are needed. In coordination with the Physical
Education, Health, and Wellness Coordinator will work together through
ongoing, consistent (bi-weekly) meetings to determine how expansion of
the health education curriculum is progressing and whether changes need
to be made based on data collected. Other duties as assigned. Education,
Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of school and community based health
systems including places of historical health inequities, with a
recognition of barriers and advocacy for removal of these barriers
Strong Leadership, Communication, And Organizational Skills Experience
in the collection and use of data to support analysis of the
effectiveness of SU programs Experience working with schools (staff,
students, and families) and community organizations, including SU
partners. inimum of three years of professional experience with a
strong SU focus Familiarity with aspects of the implementation of SBIRT
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees
to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of school and community based health systems including places
of historical health inequities, with a recognition of barriers and
advocacy for removal of these barriers Strong leadership, communication,
and organizational skills Experience in the collection and use of data
to support the analysis of the effectiveness of SU programs Experience
working with schools (staff, students, and families) and community
organizations, including SU partners. Minimum of three years of
professional experience with a strong SU focus Familiarity with aspects
of the implementation of SBIRT \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online
https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7903?c=mmsd