Education Coordinator

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Education Coordinator to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!📲

As an Education Coordinator, you will be the primary educational and behavioral resource to assigned classrooms. This includes responsibility for direct supervision of all assigned teachers and for monitoring quality of services and ensuring classroom and site adherence to all state mandated and internal procedures. 

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Monitoring quality and effectiveness in the development and implementation of student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP).
• Representing the Company during IEP meetings and may, at the discretion of the school district, be responsible for facilitating IEP team meetings.
• Establishing and maintaining effective public relations with parents, care providers and district personnel, always projecting a positive company image.
• Coaching classroom staff in creating and maintaining an age appropriate, attractive, clean physical environment favorable to student progress which meets the standards established by the school.
• Ensuring the use of positive teaching methods by providing coaching/training and observing classroom staff’s implementation of IEP goals and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Providing support to classroom staff in educational instruction, Positive Behavior Intervention Plan implementation, and data collection systems to promote and assure greater independence for students with challenging behaviors.
• Performing functional assessments of behavior, writing Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, training teachers on how to supervise their classroom staff, and providing support in instruction relative to community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, independent living, and social skills.
• Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to Teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate curriculum, schedule, and services are provided based on each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and other applicable goals.
• Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and providing guidance to classroom staff accordingly in addressing student needs.
• Providing classroom support that emphasizes acquisition of functional and academic skills in the least restrictive manner and setting, as specified in the IEP.
• Functioning as a role model for effective teaching of students as well as for communication and problem solving with staff, reinforcing the school’s emphasis on behavior analytic, empirical approach to education, the extensive use of data in decision making, and the use of positive reinforcement to achieve maximum performance when working with students and co-workers.
• Assisting in identifying and reporting potential safety issues/hazards, including, but not limited to, improper use of Standard Precautions, Emergency Preparedness Procedures, and behavior intervention techniques covered in orientation training.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study. 
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state teaching credential preferred.
• Prior experience working in an educational leadership, school principal or administrator position.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP).
• Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or challenging behaviors.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance 
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off 
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Masters or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• All State Req Credentials

• Teaching Certification

Skills

• Special Education
• Leadership
• Teacher Mentoring/Training
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Crisis Intervention
• Autism
• Emotional Disturbance
• Multiple Disabilities
• Personalized Instruction
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Classroom Management
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)