School-Based Program Manager

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director will oversee the program's day-to-day operation. The chosen candidate will also have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges in a school setting. The Program Director will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Experience working in a school setting.
Experience implementing social skills, life skills, and emotional programming.
Experience providing professional development and staff training.
Experience working collaboratively with school leadership and staff to address student behavioral health.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
Understand regulations/compliance statutes related to special education, compulsory attendance, and high-level student conduct.
Ability to communicate clearly with school leadership, staff, parents, and students.
Trained as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
All appropriate clearances, including FBI Criminal Background Check, Wisconsin State Police Background Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Managerial or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Preference will be given to bilingual individuals.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison between the school district, students’ resident schools, and the program.
Developing, reviewing, and updating a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with Common Core, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Public Schools’ standards.
Work collaboratively with school psychologists from students’ resident schools to review student evaluations and IEPs.
Assist in developing student IEPs.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
Develop individualized positive behavior plans with Special Education Teachers and Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
Provide training to classroom staff on evidence-based practices.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss student goals, progress, and interventions.
Establish a rewards program designed to incentivize desired behaviors and outcomes.
Developing, reviewing, updating, and implementing policies and procedures to maintain the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Assess and determine the outcomes of behavioral incidents.
Lead the collection and reporting of student outcome data.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and caregivers.
Maintain ongoing communication with parents and caregivers.
Managing all program logistics, including coordinating transportation, food service, and program operations with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Working with MPS staff to coordinate students’ transitions in and out of the program.