Program Manager Safety​/Restraint, and Behavior Intervention

Program Manager Safety/Restraint and Behavior Intervention (260001JY) Job Overview

The Program Manager Safety/Restraint and Behavior Intervention will oversee the district's crisis management/de-escalation training procedures and system to ensure all Special Education instructional teachers and paraprofessionals, as well as other appropriate district personnel, maintain appropriate restraint certifications that adhere to timeline expectations. The Program Manager will oversee and monitor the Special Education Video Surveillance program and data management as it relates to processing requests and inquiries, as well as assist the Special Education Department with identified projects and activities.

• Develop, implement, and monitor district procedures to ensure all appropriate district personnel are trained and maintain current training in the district’s crisis management/de-escalation training program, to include all new hire special education instructional teachers and paraprofessionals
• Maintain an accurate database that reflects historical data of crisis management/de-escalation trainings and district staff training compliance
• Communicate with campus administrators regarding specific campus needs as it relates to the crisis management/de-escalation training program
• Act as a district liaison to problem solve scenarios as they relate to student safety and crisis management training, including working with individuals or small groups through scenarios
• Ensure district staff maintain TBSI requirements as they relate to restraints and timeout procedures
• Develop and maintain a database to include requests for cameras, video footage analysis, locations, and timelines of installation of cameras
• Communicate with various stakeholders regarding cameras in classrooms, including installation, timelines and communication to campus administrators and parents
• Review footage of classrooms when an appropriate request for video review is made
• Communicate with various stakeholders findings of video review, including recommendations and action steps
• Serve as liaison to the FBISD Transportation department regarding transportation concerns

• Provide instruction and other professional activities which are consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws
• Adhere to all federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to advance the mission and vision of the Special Education Department
• Participate in and attend professional learning communities that prioritize student and adult learning
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities as required or assigned
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture and climate through collaboration

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• Master's Degree in Education or related field
• De-Escalation/Restraint Certification; required within 30 days of hire date
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training; required within one year of hire date
• Minimum of 3 years teaching and/or service providing students with significant disabilities
• Minimum of 1 year Special Education Leadership position at district level
• Minimum of 2 years Trainer of Trainer for nationally recognized crisis management/de-escalation restraint training such as CPI, MANDT, etc. (Preferred)

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.

May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Work is performed in the classroom, community setting, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. The position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands-on behavior intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Paraprofessionals are expected to intervene with students' behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious, disruptive, and…