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Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Grant Writingunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Secondary Schoolunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Student Servicesunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Description
General Description:
The Mediator is responsible for working with the Lead Mediator to provide mediation services to students and staff district-wide. The Mediator is also responsible in assisting the Lead Mediator to reach out to students, parents, teachers and other school personnel and provide training in the techniques of conflict mediation.
Qualifications:
Mediation Certificate required. Must be a trained mediator
Bachelor''s degree in Conflict resolution, Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred
Specific coursework/training in conflict resolution and/or mediation
Bilingual ability desirable
Ability to function independently
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple projects is essential
Proven communication and effective interpersonal skills required
Should demonstrate leadership qualities and effective consensus skills
Responsibilities:
Assist in processing mediation requests/referrals; scheduling mediations, coordinating and conducting mediation sessions, monitoring agreements, maintaining records, and issuing reports on services
Oversee and support peer mediators during mediation sessions
Assist in creating and delivering presentations regarding mediation and conflict resolution
In collaboration with the Lead Mediator, provide individual and small group services relative to mediation
In collaboration with the Lead Mediator, conduct and share research studies which determine the nature of conflicts and analyze factors attitudes and morale
Assist in the exploration of grant application
Along with the Lead Mediator, serve as a resource for Somerville Public Schools crisis situations and help coordinate professional mediator response as needed
In collaboration with the Lead Mediator, support K-12 mediation initiatives, and oversee peer mediation programming at SPS
In collaboration with the Lead Mediator, coordinate with community agencies and others with related responsibilities
Perform other duties as may.be assigned
Terms of Employment:
40 hours per week
209 days (July - June)
Scheduled school year and additional days before & after the school year
Non-union position
Reports to: Lead Mediator, Director of Student Services, and High School Principal