Coordinator, SEC Specialized Behavioral Support Program
Summary
The Coordinator of the Services for Exceptional Children Specialized Behavioral Support Program provides instructional and managerial leadership for special instructional and/or behavioral programs designed by the District to serve students with social/emotional/behavior needs as included in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The incumbent in this role serves as the program’s advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision that best positions the program for success and engages students, parents/guardians and their community. The Coordinator also works collaboratively with School Principals, Assistant Principals, and District/Zone leadership to secure and allocate resources to continually improve student achievement, student behavior and/or other targeted goals of the program and builds a talented instructional and support team to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for all students. Position will be paid on the 235-day Executive (B) Salary Schedule.
Essential Duties
- Develops and monitors a comprehensive instructional and behavioral support program/framework with defined behavior competencies and interventions for students in program
- Interacts with students, teachers and support staff to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level
- Communicates consistently with parent/guardians regarding student progress or student needs/challenges
- Establishes and maintains procedures for managing pupils’ behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Assists in creating and monitoring the progress of specialized academic and behavior plans for each student
- Ensures smooth transition of students to and from the program and their home school
- Manages and evaluates all assigned program teachers and staff
- Assigns teachers to classroom and students to classes
- Evaluates the use of formal and informal assessments
- Prepares the program budget and manages expenditures for materials and supplies
- Communicates goals and expectations for teachers and behavior technicians in writing and orally
- Establishes and maintains relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies
- Implements School Board policies, administrative directives, and regulations relating to the program per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Assists with the maintenance of all compliance tasks related to IEP development and implementation
- Maintains student discipline consistent with District policies
- Cooperates and collaborates positively with School Principals and District/Zone leadership
- Ensures District approved physical management techniques are utilized; Assists teachers and staff in implementing physical management techniques when needed; Completes District required documentation of physical management
- Exhibits professional demeanor and behavior at all times
- Supervises cleanliness, security, and safety of the program
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Certification/Licensure
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience and 3 additional years of classroom teaching or school/program support experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies
- Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and the school community
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and District employees
- Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
- Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy
- Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group
- Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Working Conditions
- Normal office and school environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
- Ability to physically manage student behavior, if necessary, using approved physical management techniques
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta