Program Manager - Liberty School (Bedford County)

Communities in Schools of Tennessee • Shelbyville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) is a nonprofit that partners with K-12 public schools to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. With a budget of almost $12M, we support 85+ employees in 60+ schools that serve more than 30,000 students and families across Tennessee. As part of the CIS national network, CISTN achieves this mission by placing program managers in schools across the state to provide school-wide interventions and case managed services for students in need. To best support the students, families, schools, community partners, and our staff members involved in this work, CISTN staff and board members center all decisions, actions, and services on the following core values: Integrity, Empathy, Equal Opportunity, Authenticity, and Collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelors or associate degree in social work, youth development, education or a related field is preferred.
• Work and lived experience can be substituted without formal education, requiring four to eight years of direct experience.
• Candidates in the current pursuit of a bachelors degree will also be considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance to drive for business-related reasons, including transporting clients.
• Consistently identifies needs at one-on-one, small group, and school-wide levels, tailoring interventions to meet the diverse needs of students and families.
• Utilizes student and family input alongside evidence-based programs to inform intervention strategies.
• Routinely evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, adjusting services as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Clearly and concisely communicates technical information and data results to various audiences.
• Tailors communication strategies to different stakeholders and ensures messages are clear, consistent, and culturally responsive.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders and advance the organization's mission.
• Analyzes complex problems, identifies underlying causes, and consults appropriate resources to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
• Takes accountability for decisions and ensures proposed solutions are thoughtful, inclusive of varied perspectives, and responsive to the needs of different stakeholders.
• Navigates internal systems, software, and databases efficiently, with minimal intervention.
• Consistently completes data entry and reporting accurately and on time.
• Manages department budgets effectively.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of racial and other forms of discrimination, including but not limited to historical discrimination, that may impact students and families and applies that understanding to work in schools and across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Engage a school support team that works closely with school administrators, staff, and teachers in the implementation of the CIS model. This process will include building and nurturing school staff relations, relationships to school and community, and the engagement of volunteers for the delivery of services.
• Lead the annual needs assessment process to identify gaps in services that may prevent chronic absenteeism, social emotional learning/behavioral challenges, student, and family disengagement.
• Develop and implement a school support plan that addresses identified gaps, written in coordination with the school support team and principal. Ensure all services identified in the plan are delivered throughout the school year and are associated with measurable objectives.
• Monitor and adjust services regularly to maximize effectiveness and impact.
• Manage an annual discretionary supply budget to purchase materials related to the school support plan.
• Provide case management for 10% of enrolled students (25-50 students) who need more intensive support, including monthly check-ins, needs assessments, and tailored support plans. This often includes high interaction with family members and home visits.
• Advocate on behalf of case-managed students and families, and the designated community at large, including participation in student meetings, IEP meetings, and MTSS meetings.
• Collaborate with the school attendance team to support school-wide attendance initiatives and track progress towards attendance goals.
• Recruit and engage community partners and volunteers to provide services identified in the school support plan.
• Manage data entry into the CIS National database and school district's student information system (SIS) to track services, student progress, and goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services in achieving school and student goals through systematic data collection.
• Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and end-of-year reports for school and affiliate leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered at 100% for employees.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave
• Employer paid contribution to supervision costs for those seeking advanced licensures.
• 401(k) and match up to 2%.
• Approximately a five-week break in the summer.
• Regular school holidays and breaks which apply to teachers, as well as 4 floating holidays.
• 10 paid sick days and 2 paid vacation days.
• Cell phone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree