Program Coordinator

Job Description Accountability objective: A Program Coordinator is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high‑needs population of students ages 5 to 22. This position is accountable for providing support to program staff through resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative. Responsibilities Promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students. Support program staff with developing and implementing effective academic and behavioral intervention plans, modeling implementation strategies, and supporting ongoing review of procedures and practices. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills to continually support the school and its students positively and in a professional manner at all opportunities. Collaborate with program administration to assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing academic and behavioral objectives with individual and small groups of students. Coordinate group peer‑to‑peer meetings for program staff and provide oversight to all program services. Assist program administration in developing master schedules that meet the student’s educational needs. Support the monitoring of students' academic progress and attendance through close communication with administration, teachers, clinicians, students and parents. Support the implementation, as directed, of educational and behavioral curriculum that enhances teaching and learning under Massachusetts State Frameworks. Assist with the coordination of benchmark and MCAS testing schedules and support the development and assembly of MCAS‑Alt portfolios. Oversee student records that document service provision and required documentation for assigned caseload. Provide data as requested to support completion of mandated state and federal reports as assigned. Support effective crisis management and communicate with all stakeholders and situations in a professional manner at all times. Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification. Collaborate with program administration to develop and implement a program for professional development. Assist in the coordination and supervision of day‑to‑day functions and activities such as transportation, hall and cafeteria monitoring and recess schedules through close communication with the Director. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification or similar certification preferred. A Master’s degree in Special Education or an appropriate related field preferred. Basic knowledge of educational organizations, administration/supervision and curriculum development. At least 3 years of relevant experience. Working knowledge of techniques of classroom management and student discipline. Demonstrates sound judgments and decision making aligned with school regulations and philosophy. May, on occasion, need to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and be able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds. Preference may be given to qualified internal candidates during the selection process. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Additional Information Work year: 188 days (183 pupil days, plus 5 non‑pupil days). Work hours: 7.5 hours per day for all pupil days and 6.5 hours per day for non‑pupil days. Salary: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA. Position type: Full‑time. #J-18808-Ljbffr