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

Master’s Degree in Education

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching or Support CertificationGeorgia Leadership Certification strongly preferred

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 scho