Alternative Education, Student Discipline, and Behavior Support Manager

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an Alternative Education, Student Discipline, and Behavior Support Manager to oversee behavior-focused programs and student success district-wide.

The role supports students, families, and staff by implementing behavioral interventions, guiding transitions, and promoting positive social-emotional development under the Executive Director of Student Discipline & Behavior Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or social sciences required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in alternative education required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Manage alternative education initiatives focused on behavior support and student success.
• Deliver educational counseling, guidance, outreach, and related services to students assigned through disciplinary actions.
• Provide specialized behavioral intervention support to Behavior Management Technicians, staff, students, and families.
• Support administrators, school staff, students, and families to ensure accurate and consistent disciplinary reassignments and homeschool processes.
• Assist in implementing district education plans related to disciplinary assignments and behavioral intervention programs.
• Collaborate with district departments to design and improve support systems for students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to monitor student progress and disciplinary placements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to alternative education programs and student participation.
• Manage and update student databases including contact info, attendance, and disciplinary data.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate prevention and intervention programs, including counseling.
• Support school safety by reporting incidents and assisting in conflict resolution and mediation.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Data analysis

Staff coaching

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Sciences

Job description

Alternative Education, Student Discipline, and Behavior Support Manager

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Non Instructional/Support Services - Position - Other

Job Number 4600326303

Start Date

Open Date 11/06/2026

Closing Date 11/20/2026

General Definition of Work

The Alternative Education, Student Discipline, and Behavior Support Manager, under intermittent supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion overseeing the development and implementation of alternative education programs focused on behavior support and student success. Position supports students, families, and school personnel by implementing behavioral interventions, facilitating successful transitions, and promoting positive social-emotional development. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Discipline & Behavior Support.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary NC 19/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Executive Director of Student Discipline & Behavior Support

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage alternative education initiatives focused on behavior support and student success
• Deliver educational counseling, guidance, outreach, and related services to students assigned through disciplinary actions
• Provide specialized behavioral intervention support to Behavior Management Technicians (BMTs), general education staff, students, and families
• Support administrators, school staff, students, and families to ensure accurate and consistent implementation of disciplinary reassignments and homeschool processes
• Assist in the implementation of district educational plans related to disciplinary assignments and behavioral intervention programs
• Collaborate with district departments to design, implement, and improve support systems for students with behavioral and social-emotional needs
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to monitor student academic progress and successful completion of disciplinary placements
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to alternative education programs and student participation
• Manage and update student databases, including contact information, attendance, and disciplinary placement data
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate prevention and intervention programs, including individual and group counseling
• Support school safety by reporting incidents and assisting in conflict resolution and mediation efforts
• Assists in evaluating intervention program effectiveness through ongoing data collection and analysis
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with educators, counselors, school personnel, and community stakeholders to enhance student outcomes
• Participate in professional development workshops and training
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of school-wide behavior practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make decisions for students
• Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
• Ability to coach staff and provide feedback
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or social sciences required
• Minium of five (5) years of experience in alternative education required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through verbal communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.