Coach.Advocacy Center

Advocacy Center Coach

Job Code: 1501008 Job Family/Function: 15 – Other Professional Services FLSA: Exempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH009-H Duration (days/year): 201 Locations(s): School-Based

Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary The Advocacy Center Coach manages the Advocacy Center, a designated regulation space to support wellness for elementary students in emotional crisis or conflict who need short-term trauma-informed and restorative care. The Coach will work directly with students to support emotional and behavioral regulation through breathing, movement/yoga, connection, and other calming strategies; unpacking the effects of strong emotions, stress or trauma-related events; developing pro-social skills; establishing and restoring relationships, and repairing harm caused. The Coach provides a short-term intervention by supporting students with (1) stress reduction and emotional regulation; (2) reflection and conversation, (3) accountability action (only when needed), and (4) re-entry support back to the academic setting. Duties will also include working closely and effectively with classroom teachers and school-based staff as well as a variety of MNPS district staff; assisting with the collaborative referral process as necessary to meet student needs (alongside other stakeholders); and maintaining required data, monitoring the course of individual student supports and outcomes, and tracking and monitoring program success.

What you will do

• Manages the Advocacy Center, a dedicated space open daily and designed to support student wellness through de-escalation, activities to support emotional and behavioral regulation, connection and relationship building, accountability actions (when needed), and successful re-integration in the classroom learning environment
• Receives referrals from students and school staff, and delivers Advocacy Center Services to individual students.
• Documents and monitors student activities while in the Advocacy Center, and collects and maintains required data about Advocacy Center services and programming.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to support successful re-entry and re-integration in the regular classroom setting. Collaborates with a variety of other school-based staff and district administration to support Advocacy Center, school, and district goals. May participate as part of a team to develop individualized student plans and assist with the collaborative referral process alongside other stakeholders.
• Receives training that guides daily practices in ACEs and Trauma Informed School Practices, De-escalation, Restorative Practices, Mindfulness and Yoga, Implicit Bias, Social Emotional Learning, Behavior Supports, and other related trainings
• Attends district meetings and trainings one day per month. May attend quarterly Student Support Services Department Meetings.
• Participates in school-level MTSS leadership team meetings to review data, monitor progress, and evaluate the program to determine the efficacy of care
• May conduct re-entry meetings for students returning from short-term or extended absences from the school environment.
• May participate in teacher planning meetings monthly or as needed. May participate on School Crisis Intervention team

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health or related program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience working with K-12 youth. Preference given to candidates with experience in education, particularly elementary education Required

Skills and Abilities

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, as evidence by the demonstrated ability to relate and interact positively with students and families, teachers and school staff, school and district administrators, central office staff, and the general public
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot for continuous quality improvement
• Ability to support students and staff in problem solving through difficult situations
• Ability to participate in a coaching process, including highlighting successes and receiving constructive feedback, and effectively responding to feedback
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment consistent with school, team, and district priorities

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.