Program Coordinator

Woodfords; Manchester (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

1 Floating Holiday

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5%

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Life Insurance

EAP Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Verizon Discount

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations of Preschool and SPPS programs. You will supervise staff, support ABA curriculum implementation, and coordinate admissions and family meetings on-site in Maine.

The role reports to the Program Director and includes ensuring student safety and educational goals. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in special education or related field, Maine 282 Certification, and BHP certification, with at least two years of

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in special education, early childhood, or a related field.
• Maine 282 Certification (conditional or full).
• Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.
• Two years experience working with children with special needs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well being of the students.
• Develop, plan and implement ABA curriculum and methods in collaboration with the Behavior Analyst.
• Support development of each child’s goals and objectives.
• Coordinate admission and intake of children to the preschool and SPPS programs.
• Supervise Senior Lead Teacher, Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants; monitor staff training compliance.
• Attend agency-wide meetings, all-staff meetings, IEP/ITP and family meetings.
• Serve as liaison with CDS, school districts and referral sources.
• Complete required quarterly and annual educational documentation for public schools.
• Act on behalf of the Program Director in their absence; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in special education, early childhood, or a related field

Maine 282 Certification (conditional or full)

Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification

Two years experience with children with special needs

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!)
• Dental & Vision Package
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% 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

Who We Are

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.