Student Wellness & Substance Awareness Lead (Temp)

Toms River Regional Schools; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Toms River Regional Schools in New Jersey seeks a Student Assistance Coordinator (Temporary Replacement) to lead the chemical health education curriculum and coordinate prevention efforts across the district.

The role requires NJ instructional certification with SAC endorsement, strong collaboration with students, parents, and community partners, and the ability to integrate counseling and staff development.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and SAC endorsement.
• Experience as determined by the board.
• Knowledge of substance abuse curriculum development and counseling.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, outside agencies and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' drug/alcohol involvement and refers to treatment facilities when necessary.
• Collaborates with treatment facilities, counselors, parents, school personnel and students on aftercare plans.
• Facilitates conferences with parents/guardians to discuss intervention steps.
• Provides short-term or group counseling for students with substance issues.
• Coordinates parent education programs related to substance awareness.
• Coordinates supplemental programs and guest speakers.
• Reviews instructional materials for possible purchase and use.
• Develops and coordinates a referral system to identify at-risk students and connect with services.
• Makes annual recommendations to the district prevention/intervention program.
• Reviews statutes and codes related to drug and alcohol programming.
• Works with district resources (counselors, nurses, admins) and coordinates staff development on substance awareness.
• Provides in-service education for teachers on intervention and referral procedures.
• Serves as a district resource on substance awareness/training programs.

Skills

Staff collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Counseling knowledge

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate + SAC/Endorsement

Job description

Toms River Regional Schools in New Jersey seeks a Student Assistance Coordinator (Temporary Replacement) to lead the chemical health education curriculum and coordinate prevention efforts across the district.

The role requires NJ instructional certification with SAC endorsement, strong collaboration with students, parents, and community partners, and the ability to integrate counseling and staff development.