Coordinator, Positive Behavior Support

Under general supervision of the Special Education Department, assists District staff in creating and implementing positive school-wide engagement practices and a climate of accepted behavioral expectations in schools for American Indian students receiving special education services.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and supports schools using a comprehensive system for school-wide engagement and positive behavior support practices, specifically for American Indian students receiving special education services.
• Attends and supports working groups among Special Education, American Indian Education, MTSS, Equity & School Climate, and the district behavioral team to support schools.
• Works directly with American Indian students receiving special education on reducing out-of-school time.
• Supports behavior interventions and assists school staff in supporting students with 2 or more suspensions.
• Coordinates school engagement and positive behavior support practices, professional development, and services to school sites to reduce suspensions and expulsions of students receiving Special Education services.
• Leads research and vetting of various Response to Intervention (including Levels of Behavior, Intervention, and Responses) and Restorative Practice service delivery models to support development of productive learning behaviors; supports schools in implementing district-wide policies.
• Coordinates development and promotion of performance management, process improvement, change management, communications skills, and other people development initiatives to support strategic goals and promote improved results in the organization; assists in identifying key metrics to track and evaluate progress and operational impacts of Behavior Standards Policy implementation.
• Uses student data systems to analyze, modify, and improve efforts to reduce suspensions.
• Provides service consultation and technical assistance to schools, including planning, modeling, and co-teaching/facilitating as needed.
• Trains and provides ongoing professional development and support to staff in school and family engagement and positive behavior support practices.
• Creates and presents information for the Board, the Cabinet, and other groups as necessary.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community leaders and organizations; attends relevant discussion groups/meetings related to youth issues, school engagement, and services for youth and families.
• Manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders; identifies and resolves issues and conflicts with clients.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation, and presentations.
• Plans and schedules project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; manages special projects as assigned.
• Works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field; AND two (2) years of program management experience in a K-12 educational environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

Skills

• Training others in program concepts.
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating program goals, objectives, and service delivery effectiveness.
• Identifying programmatic and operational problems, investigating and evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions.
• Understanding, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan

Pay

$73,617 - $91,937

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Work is performed in a standard office environment. The role may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work, heavy phone usage, and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.