Director of Alternative Education & Student Mentorship Position Available In Nash, North Carolina

Director of Alternative Education & Student Mentorship
Nash County Public Schools
NCPS Central Office – Nashville, North Carolina Job Details

Job ID:

5169407

Application Deadline:

May 25, 2025 8:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

May 15, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

POSITION

Director of Alternative Education & Student Mentorship

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Communication, Strategic Planning, and Records

SALARY GRADE

State Salary Schedule commensurate with degree, certification and experience

NATURE OF WORK – ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties may be assigned.

Job Summary:

The Lead Manager of Alternative Education and Student Mentorship is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing alternative education programs and student mentorship initiatives. This role ensures that students who require non-traditional educational pathways receive the necessary academic support, personal development resources, and mentorship to succeed. The Lead Manager collaborates with educators, counselors, and community stakeholders to provide individualized learning opportunities, behavioral interventions, and mentorship programs that promote student success. The individual will also be the initial point of contact at the district level for parent concerns at the secondary levels (6th-12th grades).

Key Responsibilities:

Alternative Education Program Management and Oversight:

Recommending the assignment of students for alternative education programs tailored to meet the needs of students requiring non-traditional learning environments.
Collaborates with the Executive Director to recommend to the Superintendent student assignment to an alternative educational setting or Long Term Suspension (Expulsion) process and manage Hearings
Serve on the Tar River Academy committee that reviews student applications for acceptance into the Alternate Placements including Evening Academy
Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations regarding alternative education and student discipline.
Research and develop credit recovery programs, independent study options, and career-readiness initiatives.
Assess program effectiveness through data analysis, student performance tracking, and stakeholder feedback.

Student Mentorship & Support Services:

Continue the development of “The Village” mentorship/liaison program that connects students with faculty, staff, or community mentors to support academic and personal growth.
Provide support and supervision to the school level managers of “The Village” mentorship program.
Coordinate annual educational field trips to colleges and universities, annual career fair and leadership summit, and organize the annual end of the year banquet.
Implement conflict resolution, leadership development, and peer mentorship training for The Village staff, students, and mentors.
Assist in creating a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the academic, behavior, mental, and emotional growth of students.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as the primary liaison between schools, families, and community organizations regarding alternative education and mentorship programs.
Collaborate with community partners, Communities In Schools (CIS), and various statewide agencies to support the needs of the students enrolled in the mentorship programs.
Develop partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and higher education institutions to provide students with mentorship and internship opportunities.
Recruits and provides training and support for approved mentors.
Communicate program goals, updates, and outcomes to district leadership, school staff, and stakeholders.

Administration & Compliance:

Ensure that school staff maintain accurate records of student participation, progress, and program outcomes.
Develop policies and procedures for program implementation and evaluation.
Prepare reports and recommendations for school and district leadership.
Ensure adherence to district policies regarding student discipline, attendance, and alternative education pathways.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EDUCATION

Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of alternative education models, restorative justice practices, and student support strategies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work with diverse student populations, including at-risk youth.
Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in trauma-informed education and social-emotional learning.
Background in behavioral intervention strategies.
Familiarity with local and state education policies related to alternative education.
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent;

Required Education & Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.

Experience:

5+ years in education, student services, or program leadership, with experience in alternative education or mentorship programs preferred.
Other qualifications as the Superintendent and Board deem appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and communications programs and/or marketing campaign strategies; Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration; Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; General knowledge of school system personnel policies; Skill in counseling and developing staff; Ability to plan, develop, implement effective programs and systems; Ability to accurately interpret state and federal regulations and school policies;
Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs;
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information;
Ability to develop and administer budgets;
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing;
Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people;
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments;

Language Skills:

Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Mathematical Skills:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract, multiply and divide, utilize decimals and percentages, and apply the principles of algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Communication Skills:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Physical Communication:

Requires the ability to talk and hear: (

Talking:

expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.

Hearing:

perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.

Other:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment. Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.

Physical Demands:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as required by state and federal regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.
This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

EVALUATION

Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with Board Policy.

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr. , Assistant Superintendent
NCPS Central Office

Email:

llfarrow@ncpschools.net
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