Program Specialist, SEC Specialized Behavioral Support Program
Summary
The Program Specialist for the Services for Exceptional Children Specialized Behavioral Support Program provides classroom support 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). Along with the Coordinator, 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 Program Specialist also works collaboratively with the Coordinator of the Program as well as 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
- Works collaboratively with the Coordinator to develop and monitor 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
- Provides assistance to teachers and staff in support of a high-quality classroom and student engagement
- Assists in establishing and maintaining procedures for managing pupils’ behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Works with the Coordinator to create and monitor the progress of specialized academic and behavior plans for each student
- 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
- 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
- Assists in supervising cleanliness, security, and safety of the program
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator/coordinator
Required Education
Certification/Licensure
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching or school/program support experience required; Leadership experience preferred
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