Student Services Coordinator - SAIL Program at Mahoning Valley Academy
About The Position
Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization providing academic learning integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional or behavioral disorders. The Student Services Coordinator (SSC) works in the SAIL Program at Mahoning Valley Academy and is responsible for coordinating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supporting academic strategies and interventions, and monitoring student progress. The role includes administrative and therapeutic responsibilities and requires flexibility to fill in for absent staff and support classrooms as needed. The SSC collaborates with staff, students, parents, school districts, and outside agencies to meet student needs. The coordinator maintains student records and databases, oversees diagnostic and PSSA testing, communicates student progress and incidents to the Director, and helps ensure IEP requirements are followed in classroom settings. The position is full-time during the academic year for 190 days, with school hours approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is paid year-round.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or another human development-related field.
- Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and the leadership team while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ability to represent and promote BHA services positively to outside organizations.
- Maintain confidentiality, including in matters concerning program development, staffing, and billing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to use technology effectively for communication and reporting needs.
Nice To Haves
- Level II Pennsylvania Special Education Certification.
- Experience with low- and high-incidence disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and work cooperatively with staff, students, parents, district personnel, and agency members to meet student needs.
- Provide the Director with data and ongoing feedback about student progress, behavior, and incidents.
- Create and update IEPs and FBAs for special education students, and schedule annual meetings with parents, districts, and outside agencies.
- Maintain and update student folders and databases throughout the school year.
- Assist teachers with curriculum planning and instruction based on goals in each student's IEP/SDI section.
- Assist with non-violent crisis intervention and provide appropriate CPI-certified restraint when necessary.
- Help maintain a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students feel respected, accepted, and welcomed.
- Establish and follow the behavior management system described in the TALID system, enforcing it daily.
- Provide support to program staff.
- Oversee diagnostic testing, track results, and communicate results to the Director.
- Oversee PSSA testing.
- Communicate with students, parents, and sending school districts as needed regarding behavioral, educational, or attendance matters.
- Maintain accurate records of academic and behavioral progress, including writing incident reports when needed.
- Complete clerical duties as needed.
- Coordinate field trips.
- Fill in as needed in each classroom.
- Complete other duties as assigned by Administration.
Benefits
- Paid sick and personal leave.
- Time off for school holidays.
- Paid year-round.
- Choice of two medical plans.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Company-paid group life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement plan with company match up to 3% of annual salary.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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Job Type
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