Program Specialist - Elementary BASE

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks a Program Specialist for the BASE program to support daily operations of a short-term, intensive behavior redirection initiative for elementary students in grades K–3. You will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality instruction, positive behavior supports, and effective transitions back to home schools.

The role emphasizes monitoring progress, coordinating supports, aligning with SOL, NNPS

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and Virginia Postgraduate Professional License or licensure eligibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time elementary teaching experience.
• Experience in alternative education or behavior intervention preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training with restraint certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff, families and administrators to support student placement and transitions.
• Plans and implements instructional and behavioral supports aligned with SOLs and NNPS policies.
• Coaches staff in classroom management, crisis prevention and positive behavior supports.
• Provides data collection/analysis on academics, attendance and behavior to guide interventions.
• Coordinates services with principals and central office to support program improvement.
• Communicates with families and community partners to reinforce positive student behavior.
• Assists with budget and resource management for program operations.
• Represents the program as a K–3 alternative and behavioral supports resource.

Skills

Collaboration

Coaching

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Intervention strategies

Education

Master's Degree and Virginia Postgraduate Professional License

Job description

Program Specialist - Elementary BASE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5395695
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Contract Length: 220 Days

Job Summary

The Program Specialist for the BASE Program supports the daily operations and activities of this short-term, intensive behavior redirection program for elementary students (K–3) who require differentiated social-emotional and academic supports to achieve success and transition back to their home schools. The specialist works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality instruction, positive behavior supports, and consistent implementation of intervention strategies. This role monitors student progress, coordinates support services, and promotes alignment with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL), accreditation requirements, and the NNPS Strategic Plan. The Program Specialist also provides coaching and guidance to staff, facilitates communication across schools and families, and assists with planning and transitions to ensure students receive safe, structured, and effective learning experiences that foster both academic and behavioral growth.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

The Program Specialist must possess a Master’s Degree and a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License or be eligible for Virginia licensure. A minimum of three years of successful full-time teaching experience at the elementary level is required, with experience in alternative education, behavior intervention, or a related leadership or support role preferred. An endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK–12 is preferred but not required. The specialist must successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, including restraint certification, and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students from diverse behavioral, academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Strong skills in collaboration, coaching, and building positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners are essential.

Essential Duties

• Collaborates with staff, families, and administrators to support student placement, monitor progress, and ensure smooth transitions back to traditional school settings.
• Helps plan and implement instructional and behavioral supports that align with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), program guidelines, and NNPS policies.
• Supports teachers, counselors, and paraprofessionals with effective classroom management strategies, crisis prevention, and positive behavior supports.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and professional learning to staff to ensure fidelity to evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices.
• Assists with data collection and analysis of academics, attendance, and behavior to guide instruction, interventions, and program evaluation.
• Monitors student learning and behavior plans to ensure needs are met through differentiated instruction and supports.
• Works with principals and central office staff to coordinate services, address concerns, and support program improvement.
• Facilitates communication with families and community partners to reinforce positive student behavior and engagement in learning.
• Supports budget and resource management for program operations under the direction of program leadership.
• Represents the program as a subject-matter resource on K–3 alternative and behavioral supports.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]