Program Coordinator, Group Homes Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GROUP HOMES

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JOB ID:

24005)
Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Coordinator, Group Homes and Residential Treatment Facilities

Qualifications:

The person in this position should possess the following:
(1) Must be certified or eligible for certification as a secondary administrator in South Carolina. Prior administrative experience is preferred and previous teaching experience required; Knowledge of educational, child development and classroom teaching/management theories with a good understanding of educational and therapeutic interventions is essential. Experience in a supervisory capacity, and knowledge of special education policies and procedures are required. Knowledge of trauma-skilled practices is preferred. Certification in areas of special education are preferred.
(2) The ability to think creatively and plan concretely;
(3) The skills to relate andmunicate effectively to students and program stakeholders;
(4) Themitment to the principle that all students can be led to success in learning;
(5) The ability to coordinate with various state agencies, private facilities, and transition organizations;
(6) The desire to work with students and families who struggle to succeed in a traditional school setting;
(7) The ability and willingness to assess program oues and make needed adjustments to help the program reach its maximum potential;
(8) The ability to identify and implement new techniques for student en­gagement in the learning process; and
(9) The ability to maintain academic rigor in all disciplines.

Reports To:

Director of Alternative Programs

Supervises:

All staff working at all Group Homes and Residential Treatment Facilities

Essential Functions:

• Sets the standards of achievement, professionalism and goals for the program.
• Directs the preparation of class schedules, lesson plans, and cumulative records.
• Uses data to inform and adjust practices, protocols, and responses to behaviors and academic needs of students
• Observes and evaluates teacher, paraprofessional, and other professional staff performance.
• Coordinates the hiring and evaluation of school personnel.
• Monitors and reports to facility managers concerns related to property in regards to safety and security.
• Travels to program facilities at least four days each week.
• Plans and manages budgets and ensures that all accounting procedures are followed.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with colleagues, consultants, therapists, various agencies, facilities, schools, and administrators.
• Maintains the required educational certifications and training required of all Greenville County Schools employees as well as those professional certifications and endorsements required by the State of S.C.
• Actively seeks training in current developments, trends, and instructional best practices which pertain to the overall success of the student by maximizing his or her individual skills and talents.
• Assists in and monitors use of non-violent crisis prevention when necessitated by student behavior in order to ensure a safe school environment.
• Organizes and facilitates team meetings, professional development, and crisis intervention protocols and procedures.
• Recognizes and proactively reacts to conditions which potentially, may alter the effectiveness of the whole program and/or their specific job responsibilities.
• Participates in IEP meetings as the administrator and authorized representative tomit services on behalf of Greenville County Schools.
• Communicates with district and facility representatives parents/guardians and external consumers in a positive and supportive manner.
• Attends classes, conferences, and other opportunities for learning for personal professional development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all procedures related to emergencies and disasters.
• Participates in discussions in a proactive, professional, and solution-focused manner.
• Confronts issues with other staff honestly and respectfully. Processes incidences to a mutually satisfactory conclusion.
• Oversees program and behavioral oues and interprets results. Uses results to modify or adapt current programming.
• Performs of other duties as assigned
  Other Skills/Knowledge and Abilities
• Must lead by example.
• Must demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Must demonstrate exemplary interpersonal skills, verballymunicate clearly and distinctly in a noisy environment, and be visually observant in dealing with staff, students, and parents.
• Must project a positive image of the program to the students, parents/guardians, and staff as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
• Must have knowledge of legal obligations for reporting abuse and/or neglect, knowledge of crisis intervention procedures and special education rules and regulations.
• Must have the ability to delegate tasks efficiently among team members andmunicate the needs of the student.
• Must have excellent interpersonalmunication, and management skills.
• Must have some knowledge ofputer operations and proficient in Excel, Word, and presentation software.
• Must have the ability tomunicate effectively, verbally and in writing to a variety of internal and external individuals and entities.
• Must adhere to the policies and procedures of Greenville County Schools.

Terms of Employment:

11 months (220 Days); Building Level Administrative/Supervisory Salary Schedule; Group B-1

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy.
Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.
Job Summary
Position
Program Coordinator, Group Homes
Category
Admin Position Category
Employment Type
Employee
Post Date
05/05/2025
Close Date
05/30/2025
Location

US:

SC:

Greenville
100 Blassingame,Greenville,SC,29605,US