Reset Coordinator; Grades: 6-8

Job Description - Reset Coordinator (Grades: 6-8) (RTP)

Job Description

Description

SUMMARY: The redesigned center is an alternative for students requiring behavioral supports. This program incorporates intervention strategies that teach students more appropriate ways to deal with their behaviors and decision‑making processes. These strategies include increased self‑control, SEL, restorative practices, problem‑solving skills and replacement behavior supports. Students are also provided time for academic assignments, which allows them to stay up with their regular class work.

The Reset Coordinator will use classroom management strategies, staff support, counselors, and verbal skills that provide the environmental supports needed to maintain consistency, respect and support for students. The goal of the program is to provide the interventions necessary to have students return to their classrooms with completed assignments, a positive plan of action and acquire new skills to avoid inappropriate behaviors.

The coordinator must be able to effectively communicate in oral and written format and be able to solve problems. The coordinator should have knowledge of mental health conditions and appropriate interventions and be able to respond in a calm and organized manner.

• Oversees center and supervises students referred to the center.
• Establish high standards and expectations for all students to accept responsibility for behavior.
• Maintain an atmosphere in which students are expected to participate and stay engaged in appropriate activities.
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Confer with students individually and/or in groups to modify unacceptable behavior and emphasize positive skills.
• Coordinate individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
• Provide academic instructional assistance and encouragement to students, while organizing class time to provide a balanced program of instructional support, demonstration, work time and assessment.
• Implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of District’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, restorative practices, SEL, and other effective classroom management techniques.
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans inside the center as well as in regular educational setting.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and progress, and document all student and parent contact and session notes.
• Collects data required by program and assists with reporting on a timely basis.
• Attend and participate in staff development and training sessions as well as serve as a trainer for campus staff on behavior management and SEL strategies.
• Clarify the purpose, goals and policies of the center for teachers, parents and volunteers.
• Ensure the safety of all students, notifying the administration of any unsafe conditions, following established procedures.
• Work with classroom teachers, administrative staff, general school staff, and parents to tailor services for students’ specific needs including, successful completion of academic assignments, behavioral intervention, parent contact, and individual and group support.
• Consult with teachers daily and make appropriate reports regarding student progress and assignments.
• Provides on-site check‑ins and interventions to prevent crisis and responds when situations arise in the school day.
• Collaborates and coordinates with SEL partners and attends collaboration and coordination meetings.
• Embraces and supports the staff in implementing the philosophy of Trauma Informed Care.
• Exercise authority in problems relating to students; provide guidance and discipline plan.
• Coordinate short‑term and crisis, individual, and group counseling for referred students or groups of students.
• Assist school staff members with intervention…