GNETS Program Coordinator -MSA

Mainstay Academy; Oxford (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstay Academy in Oxford, GA seeks a GNETS Program Coordinator to promote instructional and programmatic improvements for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. The role requires leading collaborations with the Special Education Director, coordinating services, and supervising staff to ensure effective IEP processes and GNETS implementation.

The coordinator will oversee professional development, student support services, and compliance with state/district expectations, including

Qualifications

• Masters degree with Georgia Certificate in Educational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, or related area.
• 5 years of experience working with children and youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Experience in a GNETS or similar program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Special Education Director and leadership team.
• Support SPED Director through participation in IEP, manifestation, parent-teacher, social work meetings and trainings.
• Coordinate provision of special services (OT, speech, PT, evaluation) and scheduling.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional programming for the GNETS program.
• Oversee social, emotional, and behavioral support programming and staff performance.
• Prepare and review routine paperwork (IEPs, medication logs, etc.).
• Conduct formative and walkthrough observations and develop professional development plans.
• Facilitate student transfers and placement in/out of Mainstay Academy and GNETS services.
• Coordinate state/district testing with testing coordinators and distribute reports.
• Serve as resource to staff, parents, and teachers for support and crisis intervention.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Observation/assessment

Conflict resolution

TKES knowledge

Psychology/counseling background

GNETS experience

Positive Behavior Supports/ABA

Physical stamina

Education

Masters degree with Georgia Educational Leadership certificate

5 years of experience with emotional/behavioral disabilities

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

GNETS Program Coordinator at Mainstay Academy

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: To promote ongoing program and instructional improvement. To promote students’ social, emotional, behavioral and academic improvement through collaborative planning and implementation of GNETS services and individual student educational plans (IEPs). To support instructional and support staff through active supervision and professional learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree and valid Georgia Certificate in Educational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, or a related area.
• 5 years of experience working with children and youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work within a specific time frame to meet deadlines
• Ability to ascertain students’ strengths/ needs identified through observation, psychological testing, and criterion-referenced testing
• Ability to practice positive, proactive, self-monitoring, and able to resolve conflicts in a professional manner
• Knowledge of Teacher Keys Evaluation System (TKES) to evaluate teachers
• Strong special educational background / training in psychology and or counseling
• Experience working in a GNETS or similar program
• Training in Positive Behavior Supports, Applied Behavior Analysis, brain-based learning, functional behavior analysis, Response Abilities Pathways, Life Space Crisis Intervention
• Physical Demands: Should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, operate office machinery / equipment, have proficient computer skills, and manage high levels of stress at times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively and communicates regularly with the Special Education Director and members of the leadership team
• Provides support to Special Education Director through active involvement in student meetings (IEP, manifestation, parent teacher, social work, etc.), building and district meetings, and training as assigned.
• Serves as a liaison between the Special Education Director and school-based staff members, district-level leadership, and community agencies
• Coordinates the provision of special services to students (occupational therapy, speech, physical therapy, evaluation, etc.) ensuring the appropriate scheduling of such services and availability of space.
• Supervises and evaluates instructional programming for the GNETS program.
• Supervises and evaluates social, emotional, and behavioral support programming,
• Supervises and evaluates faculty and staff as assigned
• Review and provide feedback on routine paperwork (medication log, IEPs, etc)
• Conducts formative observations and walk-through observations
• Develops Professional Development Plans
• Writes letters of directive and conducts feedback conferences as needed
• Facilitates student transfers, student services consideration, student placement in and exit from Mainstay Academy, and GNETS services reports
• Works closely with system-level testing coordinators to supervises state and district-wide standardized testing for Mainstay students.
• Serves as a resource to the Mainstay Academy staff, parents, and teachers regarding support, problem solving, crisis intervention, and programming
• Plans, schedules, and facilitates staff meetings and treatment team meetings
• Observes students in LRE, completes related written reports, and provides related consultation.
• Coordinates timely IEP, Eligibility, Manifestation and Parent- Teacher -Social Work meetings.
• Actively participates in functional behavioral assessments and the development of positive behavior intervention plans.
• Completes reports as required / requested by Special Education Director.
• Assists with end-of-year check-out procedures
• Provides school districts with accurate FTE information as required
• Attends Special Education Department Leadership, district, and professional development meetings as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

GNETS Program Coordinator -MSA

Newton County Schools Mainstay Academy - Oxford, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education , and Newton County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5985219
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

GNETS Program Coordinator at Mainstay Academy

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: To promote ongoing program and instructional improvement. To promote students’ social, emotional, behavioral and academic improvement through collaborative planning and implementation of GNETS services and individual student educational plans (IEPs). To support instructional and support staff through active supervision and professional learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree and valid Georgia Certificate in Educational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, or a related area.
• 5 years of experience working with children and youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work within a specific time frame to meet deadlines
• Ability to ascertain students’ strengths/ needs identified through observation, psychological testing, and criterion-referenced testing
• Ability to practice positive, proactive, self-monitoring, and able to resolve conflicts in a professional manner
• Knowledge of Teacher Keys Evaluation System (TKES) to evaluate teachers
• Strong special educational background / training in psychology and or counseling
• Experience working in a GNETS or similar program
• Training in Positive Behavior Supports, Applied Behavior Analysis, brain-based learning, functional behavior analysis, Response Abilities Pathways, Life Space Crisis Intervention
• Physical Demands: Should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, operate office machinery / equipment, have proficient computer skills, and manage high levels of stress at times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively and communicates regularly with the Special Education Director and members of the leadership team
• Provides support to Special Education Director through active involvement in student meetings (IEP, manifestation, parent teacher, social work, etc.), build and district meetings, and training as assigned.
• Serves as a liaison between the Special Education Director and school-based staff members, district-level leadership, and community agencies
• Coordinates the provision of special services to students (occupational therapy, speech, physical therapy, evaluation, etc.) ensuring the appropriate scheduling of such services and availability of space.
• Supervises and evaluates instructional programming for the GNETS program.
• Supervises and evaluates social, emotional, and behavioral support programming,
• Supervises and evaluates faculty and staff as assigned
• Review and provide feedback on routine paperwork (medication log, IEPs, etc)
• Conducts formative observations and walk-through observations
• Develops Professional Development Plans
• Writes letters of directive and conducts feedback conferences as needed
• Facilitates student transfers, student services consideration, student placement in and exit from Mainstay Academy, and GNETS services reports
• Works closely with system-level testing coordinators to supervises state and district-wide standardized testing for Mainstay students.
• Serves as a resource to the Mainstay Academy staff, parents, and teachers regarding support, problem solving, crisis intervention, and programming
• Plans, schedules, and facilitates staff meetings and treatment team meetings
• Observes students in LRE, completes related written reports, and provides related consultation.
• Coordinates timely IEP, Eligibility, Manifestation and Parent- Teacher -Social Work meetings.
• Actively participates in functional behavioral assessments and the development of positive behavior intervention plans.
• Completes reports as required / requested by Special Education Director.
• Assists with end-of-year check-out procedures
• Provides school districts with accurate FTE information as required
• Attends Special Education Department Leadership, district, and professional development meetings as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

200-workday schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brooke Dial , Director of Special Education
• Special Education Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]