Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools-and we're in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. In particular, our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement. This brief video, Southbridge Middle School Celebrates Recent Improvement, highlights the results of a process of improving culture, climate, and instruction that empowered Southbridge Middle School to take dramatic steps forward even in the challenging aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Over the past couple of school years, SMS has continued to thrive and has been recognized for outstanding student achievement gains in Math, and by the University of Connecticut as a PBIS success story. We are now also seeing the same kind of transformative change at Southbridge High School, with culture & climate among both staff and students improving dramatically in the current school year, and we are confident that significant academic gains will soon follow.
This success is no accident-it's the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served. We are a district with many high-needs students, but they prove to us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support, they can excel. Most of all, our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and when we show our kids that we believe in them, we care about them, and we will never give up on them.
If you're an educator who wants your work to matter-who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes-Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.
Job Description:
The role of the Student Support Center Case Manager is to work as a team with our Dean of Students, School Counselors, and other Case Managers, to support positive student behavior and maintain a safe learning environment. We are looking for an individual who can balance caring for students and building relationships, along with high expectations and holding students accountable when needed. The successful candidate will be a high energy, team-oriented, dependable and responsible individual who is passionate about the ability of all students to succeed in school, with the right supports, regardless of their race, culture or socioeconomic status. The responsibilities of the Student Support Center Case Manager include assisting with management of student issues that arise during the day, such as students needing personal attention and motivation, as well as behavioral issues that may disrupt learning if not addressed. The Student Support Center Case Manager may also be responsible for various duties such as providing supervision of transitions and common areas during the school day, such as hallways and cafeteria. Previous experience working with children in the 11-14 age range is a plus, whether this experience is in or out of school. Spanish language proficiency is also a plus. Above all, we are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting the improvement of Southbridge High School and helping all of our students to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
The Student Support Center Case Manager will work directly with the High School administration to ensure a positive school climate for teaching and learning.