Program Associate I - Turning Point Academy

Job Title

Position Title: Program Associate I: Turning Point Academy

Location: Turning Point Academy

Salary: $67,690 - $88,539

Reports to: Principal

Bargaining Unit: OSAS

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (one day per week)

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced. School-Based, not telecommuting eligible.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled analytical and detail-oriented Program Associate I to join our Day Treatment Team. This will consist of working closely with the students, teachers, ancillary providers, behavior specialists, comprehensive schools' staff, district wide evaluation center, district evaluators, behavior data tracking/behavior data monitoring, and collaboration with the various departments and staff throughout the district.

The Program Associate I will be responsible for actively monitoring student referral intakes via Wayne RESA Referral Process, develop a system to maintain the accuracy of Behavior Intervention Plan Progress Monitoring for compliance with federal, state, county, and district mandates. The Program Associate I will build and cultivate relationships with a variety of internal/external stakeholders, perform administrative and technical support for operations, and perform data reporting and analysis. The Program Associate I is responsible for supporting cross-functional initiatives in a diverse and multi-level organizational setting and contributes to the efficient operations of the Day Treatment Program. This position requires knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Activities, and appropriate services rendered by the Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Audiologist, School Social Work, and School Psychologist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of behavioral or administrative experience, previous experience in a special education or behavior intervention preferred.

• Knowledge of Special Education, preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in basic computer skills, operations, and web-based systems

• Demonstrated leadership skills in prior professional role(s)

• Experience working in urban school system is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated analytical skills

• Previous experience maintaining student data privacy and security

Essential Functions:

• Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly behavior compliance reports of District and ESE Leadership to ensure Day Treatment and Dual Diagnosis intake referrals are processed timely.

• Input students' behavior and discipline data into Power School Student information System and Special Programs.

• Facilitate processing of purchasing requisitions and assist with logistical resources for incentive, workshops, and conferences.

• Perform complex administrative and technical tasks of confidential nature and other duties as assigned by the ESE ACT 18 Executive Director and Principal.

• Develop, deliver and lead professional development opportunities through virtual, in-person, and blended learning modules based on data trends and staff needs i.e Positive Behavior Supports and Restorative Practices.

• Serves as the school's lead point of contact for responding to student behavior (including both desirable and undesirable behaviors); applies incentives and consequences in accordance with the school's Positive Behavior Support Plan.

• Monitors data on student behavior, and acts, as necessary, based on the data.

• Provides relevant workshops and other learning experiences for students and parents.

• Promotes a growth mindset among students and staff, encouraging increased resilience and a willingness to tackle challenging academic tasks.

• Provides and models best practices as a part of the teacher coaching cycle in support of Positive Behavior Support initiatives.

• Reinforces school-wide rules, policies, and expectations in and outside of the classroom.

• Ensures the rights of all students are observed and protected using appropriate and respectful communication, proper de-escalation techniques, and the use of nonviolent crisis intervention strategies when required.

• Communicates frequently and proactively with students' families.

• Engages in ongoing learning through regular professional development and collaboration.

• Collaborates with school and district administrators on issues related to positive behavior support and school culture.

• Sit in IEP meetings as district representative.

• Reinforces the school's mission with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members; exudes excellence, optimism, and a belief that, with the right support, every student can graduate from high school ready for college and for fulfilling careers.

• Supports with school supervision as necessary during, before, and after the school day and at special events that may occur outside of normal school hours (i.e. extracurricular activities).

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application:

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.