Program Coordinator

Woodfords Family Services; Maine; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

5% 403(b) match after 1 year

Disability Insurance

Group Life Insurance

EAP Benefits

Verizon Employee Discount

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services in Maine seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee Preschool and SPPS programs. The role supports daily operations, curriculum development with the Behavior Analyst, and staff supervision in a year-round, onsite setting.

The position requires a Master’s in SPED, Maine 282 Certification (conditional/full), and a BHP certification, with at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in special education, early childhood, or related field is required.
• Conditional or full 282 Certification; full 282 preferred, from the Maine Department of Education.
• Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification is required.
• At least two years’ experience working with children with special needs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well being of students.
• Develop, plan and implement ABA curriculum with Behavior Analyst.
• Support development of each child’s goals and objectives.
• Coordinate admission and intake for preschool and SPPS programs.
• Supervise staff and monitor training compliance and efficacy.
• Attend agency, staff and IEP/ITP meetings.
• Liaise with CDS, school districts and referral sources.
• Complete required educational documentation for public schools.
• Act on behalf of Program Director in absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Driver's license & transportation

Education

Master’s Degree in SPED

Maine 282 Certification (conditional/full)

BHP Certification

Job description

Woodfords Family Services has an exciting career opportunity for a compassionate leader to join our team as Program Coordinator! This position is full-time (40 hours), year-round, and located onsite at our Mnachester, ME location!

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the provision of daily operations and oversight of the Preschool and Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) Programs. In assisting the Program Director, the Program Coordinator provides onsite support through effectively implementing the following responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Ensures the safety and well being of the students.
• With the assistance of the Behavior Analyst, develop, plan and implement appropriate ABA curriculum and methods.
• Support with the development of each child's goals and objectives.
• Coordinate admission and intake of children to the preschool and SPPS programs.
• Provide supervision of Senior Lead Teacher, Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants directly and indirectly. Monitor and maintain staff training compliance and efficacy.
• Attend regular meetings to include, agency wide, all staff meetings, IEP/ITP and family meetings.
• Serve as the liaison with CDS, school districts and other referral sources.
• Completes required quarterly and annually educational documentation for public schools.
• Acts on behalf of the Program Director in his/her absence
• Performs such duties and assumes such other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Program Director and/or required of the position.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
• $62,000 per year - additional compensation dependent on education and experience
• $3,000 Sign-on/retention bonus! - $1,500 payable at end of 1st full pay period, $1,500 at 1-year anniversary

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in special education, early childhood, or a related field.
• A minimum of a conditional or full 282 Certification; full 282 certification preferred, from the Maine Department of Education.
• Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.
• A minimum of two years experience and the desire to work with children with special needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Our employees are our greatest asset

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits to full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with5%agency match after 1 year.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

**Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program**

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

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