Program Coordinator

Essential Functions

Program and Student Services Coordination

• Coordinate daily operations of the therapeutic day school program to ensure continuity of services and adherence to program goals.

• Support implementation of the school’s educational, behavioral, and therapeutic programming.

• Monitor program activities to ensure alignment with student individualized needs, treatment goals, and educational plans.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Help maintain a safe, structured, and trauma-informed school environment.

• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, behavior specialists, related service providers, and

  administrators to support student success.

• Coordinate services for students with IEP’s, behavior intervention plans, safety plans,

  and therapeutic support needs.

• Support scheduling of meetings with families, districts, and other stakeholders when

  needed

• Assist families in accessing school-based or community-based resources when needed.

  Family and Community Collaboration

• Support scheduling of meetings with families, districts, and other stakeholders as needed

• Assist families in accessing school-based or community-based resources when

  appropriate.

  Staff Collaboration and Training

• Support onboarding and ongoing training of staff related to therapeutic programming, student supports, behavior management, and crisis response.

• Reinforce the use of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based practices.

• Assist leadership in promoting effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

• Provide coaching or coordination support to staff implementing individualized student interventions.

  Educational Support

• Assist with facilitating and scheduling student assessments

• Provide coaching and mentoring to teachers and paraprofessionals on appropriate

  instructional practices in conjunction with Associate Director

• Collaborate with Associate Director on curriculum implementation

• Assist with reviewing Behavior Event Reports

  Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student and program documentation in accordance with school, district, state, and federal requirements.

• Support compliance with special education regulations, licensing standards, safety protocols, and agency policies.

• Assist with preparation for audits, monitoring visits, and program reviews.

• Compile and track data related to student outcomes, incidents, attendance, and other

  program indicators.

  Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, recordkeeping, and other operational tasks necessary to support the program.

• Prepare reports, summaries, and correspondence as needed.

• Support leadership with program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and problem-

  solving efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operation of the therapeutic

  day school.

1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, social work, special education, or a related field required.

Experience/Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, social, and/or mental health needs preferred

• Experience in a school, therapeutic school, special education, behavioral health, or residential treatment setting preferred.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary services and working with families and community providers preferred.

• Understanding of special education processes, IEP implementation, and student support planning preferred.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with

  professionalism.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and/or student information and

  documentation systems.

SESI.R3