Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

 

POSITION TITLE:      Program Coordinator/Learning Initiatives

 

Department:  Instruction

 

Reports to:  Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

 

·        Collaborates with district staff to develop a variety of learning options for middle and high school students.

·        Collaborates with the Director of Southside Learning Center to oversee all aspects of the middle school program (intake, schedule development, case management services, home school contacts, IEP meetings, instructional delivery, and behavior modification/physical training component).

·        Develops a re-entry (transition) support system for middle and high school students who are returning to their home schools.  This system will include required activities/school-based support services to be provided by staff (guidance, case managers, administrators) in ensuring that all returning students receive the support needed to be successful.

·        Maintains appropriate records and data to evaluate programs.

 

These support services will include:

·        conferring with guidance staff.

·        assisting counselors with the registration process and the requirements of the EEDA.

·        meetings with students on a regular basis.

·        communicating with parents.

·        documenting all services provided.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Masters Degree with intensive course work and/or experience in teaching, evaluation/testing, and educational research or administration.  Three years successful experience in public school work, either as a teacher or in research, guidance, testing, or administration. Must be able to effectively deal with the public and staff both in person and on the phone.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication in a variety of formats or styles.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid SC teaching certificate with administration/supervision certification. Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff. 

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.