Achievement Through Learning And Support (Atlas) Center Coordinator

Position Type:
Administrator/Coordinator

Date Posted:
4/18/2024

Location:
Instructional Services

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
04/28/2024

Job Title: Achievement Through Learning and Support (ATLAS) Center Coordinator

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Terms of Employment: 230 days, 8 hours

Salary Scale: Administrative Salary Schedule

Status: Exempt

General Summary:

Under general supervision administers and supervises the implementation of the district's elementary behavior intervention center, ATLAS, which provides opportunities for students with challenging behaviors to reach their full potential. Facilitates a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment that fosters behavioral growth through behavioral health development, positive behavioral approaches, personalized learning paths and collaborative partnerships with families and schools.

Essential Functions:

Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
Interacts, communicates and collaborates effectively with PreK-5 students who demonstrate challenging behaviors that significantly impact their ability to succeed in a traditional school setting, their families, teachers, and other stakeholders to foster student learning.
Establishes a safe, supportive, positive, high performance learning and working environment for all students and staff.
Implements the policies, regulations and requirements of the board of trustees, the superintendent, and/or designees.
Assists in the development of general system policies and procedures; develops and executes program rules, regulations and procedures consistent with general system policies.
Assigns school personnel to effectively implement general system policies and procedures aimed at helping students develop executive function skills and coping strategies in order to focus on student's academic growth.
Communicates and coordinates the transferring of students from the home school to ATLAS and from ATLAS back to the home school.
Supervises and is responsible for the care and operation of designated locations within school buildings, equipment, materials and grounds.
Executes a program for recruitment, selection, assignment, orientation and other related personnel activities for the assigned program.
Evaluates certified and support personnel in accordance with state and school board policies and procedures.
Recommends employment and dismissal of personnel in accordance with district personnel.
Acts as liaison among home school, families, and ATLAS program faculty.
Monitors substitutes for teachers and other staff positions.
Stays abreast of innovative trends and research studies in the field of behavior support and intervention and interprets their potential usefulness within the framework of the total program; demonstrates lifelong learning.
Ensures effective professional learning for staff focused on behavior intervention and response.
Assists in the selection and distribution of all instructional materials and supplies.
Demonstrates strong elementary curriculum knowledge.
Possesses extensive knowledge of behavior intervention practices, with expertise in developing, implementing, and data-driven monitoring of behavior intervention plans.
Evaluates the effectiveness of both academic formative and summative assessments, as well as data tracking methods for monitoring and reporting behavior progress over time; analyzes assessment data in relation to student progress and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap.
Monitors program budgets and manages funds appropriately; seeks, makes application (when applicable), monitors and evaluates all federal and state grant funding programs; submits required reports as necessary.
Ensures all contractual agreements are approved by appropriate district personnel before commitments or other forms of obligations are made.
Assists in the preparation of various district, state and federal assessments and reports as required for monitoring and implementing the total school program.
Plans, organizes and implements the program's emergency preparedness plan.
Networks with family and community organizations, resource personnel and outside support agencies to ensure positive student and staff welfare.
Attends and conducts student and staff meetings.
Participates in professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops as required.
Selects and requests instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
Operates general office equipment as needed to conduct daily activities.
Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency and professional development.
Meets with families, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student progress, performance, activities, etc.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education/Work Experience:

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in educational administration or related area of discipline with five years of teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
A minimum of three years experience in a school administrative leadership role.
Valid South Carolina administrative certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience or training in trauma-informed practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices, including differentiated instruction using the gradual release of instruction model.
Demonstrated experience in implementing responsive behavior support programs.
Completed state-required evaluation training (ex: SCTS 4.0 Evaluator Training).
Experience in implementing positive behavior intervention and support.
Experience in implementation and ensuring compliance with special education and 504 regulations and legislation.
Evidence of facilitating and coordinating the administration of local, state, and national assessments.
Evidence of the design and facilitation of professional learning with adults with an emphasis on academic and behavioral growth for all students.
Demonstrated ability to coach adults to build their capacity and show instructional growth as a result.
Evidence of the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, colleagues, caregivers, students, local and state leaders.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with and understanding the needs of students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of and ability to communicate the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of and ability to implement training methods used to provide instruction to students using 21st century teaching techniques and/or supervised practice. Knowledge of and ability to implement evaluation procedures for certified and support staff. Ability to provide training, instruction and guidance to teachers and staff. Ability to analyze data and develop improvement plans to address achievement and performance gaps. Ability to respond to any situation related to the responsibilities of the job on a twenty-four hour/seven days per week basis. Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising the school, handling difficult situations, developing priorities, making recommendations, handling complaints and inquiries from the public, etc. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action based on knowledge of available student services and referral procedures. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to demonstrate conflict resolution skills. Ability to work with individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties primarily indoors with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions; occasional outdoor responsibilities with limited exposure to environmental conditions may be required. Requires constant attention working with students and carrying out high level responsibilities that often have time constraints and legal ramifications. Physical demands are restricted to classroom/office work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to fifty pounds. Occasional travel is required; possible overnight travel required.

Responsibility:

Responsible for implementation of all state, federal and school board policies and procedures. Responsible for effective supervision of students and staff. Responsible for the school budget. Responsible for the effective operation of the total school operation

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board's policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.