Program Support Coordinator

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Crestview, FL seeks a dedicated professional to collaborate with school staff to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will provide customized behavior support and apply positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will monitor and support across the school site, help create and implement behavior support plans, and document progress toward goals while employing de-escalation and crisis-management techniques to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions in educational settings for students with intensive needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure safety and well-being of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse group of students from varying backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (classrooms, transitions, etc.).
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain safety.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages development of social and behavioral skills.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to differentiate support for students with intensive needs.
• Participate in debriefing after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Behavior support

Crisis management

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

College experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.

Posted Salary Range

USD $45,000.00 - USD $50,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.