Program Coordinator

Position Details

Title : Program Coordinator

Location :  KEC Beltline

Classification : Professional

Reports to and

Evaluated By : Administrator of KEC Beltline

Terms of

Employment : 200 Days

Positions

Supervised : None

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under the direction of the KEC Beltline Program Administrator, the Program Coordinator for KEC Beltline serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of behavioral special education programming. The position of KEC Beltline Program Coordinator provides technical assistance, professional development and coaching to local, regional, and / or Center Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides leadership and supervision in the management of the Kent ISD KEC Beltline for students with disabilities.
• Assists staff in interpreting curriculum expectations, PBIS, selecting appropriate instructional and social-emotional resources, developing differentiation strategies, and making the curriculum relevant for all students.
• Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers / staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students.
• Assists special education staff with Least Restrictive Environment decision-making
• Works with staff to develop meaningful lEPs and programming to support increased student growth and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Attends IEPs as determined for the purpose of facilitating process.
• Provides county, building, and classroom professional development and coaching.
• Forms relationships with staff, students, families, LEAs, and the broader school community and seeks out resources and support while advocating for the school / program.
• Ensures all segments of the community are included, involved, respected, and valued.
• Establishes regular systems of two-way communication with parents and community, while involving parents in their child’s education.
• Trains teachers / staff to lead collaborative inquiry; assists colleagues in developing evidence based goals and strategies; and disseminates successful improvement work.
• Works with staff to deepen student and school data analysis to evaluate and revise school improvement goals and strategies.
• Provides staff training and support to use the school’s data system for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple forms of data for progress and performance monitoring.
• Assists in working with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, public school academies, and the community to build a shared vision of learning for all students.
• Assists in working with staff, students, families, and community agencies to link school priorities and strategies into the school improvement plan to achieve school and district goals.
• Works with staff to establish building and district systems, processes, trainings, and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and the Kent Intermediate School District Special Education Plan.
• Provides staff development opportunities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from the teachers.
• Serves as a member of the program’s School Improvement team.
• Performs other duties as directed by Administrator / Principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits :   Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF / SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is : Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources