“In the spring, we review our staffing needs for the upcoming school year,” Smith wrote. “Not only are we looking at staffing based on projected growth enrollments, but there will also be some additions to our district-level staff to help support our students, staff and community."
One of the new positions will be a director of counseling, who will work with campus counselors and Communities in Schools staff to support their work in schools.
Additionally, the new director will oversee efforts to increase the health and well-being of students and staff and will develop models of support in times of crisis, loss and grief, according to Smith’s letter.
The district will also look to hire a director of fine arts to lead all district performing and visual arts programs, and an assistant director of athletics to support athletic programs.
“These two leadership positions will help support and guide our students, coaches, directors and sponsors in continuing to represent NBISD at a high level,” Smith wrote.
