Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Building Principal the Coordinator of Student Life will support students to ensure that they meet our school-wide expectations. The Coordinator of Student Life will provide supports for students and families that are consistent with the districts vision mission and strategic goals and assist with the planning development organization management and implementation of all aspects of child welfare residency and attendance discipline procedures and law specific grant funded programs school security and safety along with social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions and accommodations. Essential Functions: 1. Collaborate with the district staff and school administrators to implement research-based interventions which maximize the academic and behavioral achievement of students. 2. Collect analyze and interpret data and performance measures for dissemination to improve the delivery of SEL interventions. 3. Demonstrates an ability to diffuse difficult situations and seeks additional support when necessary.4. Active member of the 504 Team to help accommodate the unique needs of students.5. Assists teachers/teams in designing and implementing Tier II and Tier III SEL interventions.6. Participates on the building leadership team (SIT Liaisons and Administrative team meetings) to support the districts vision mission and goals. 7. Responds quickly to emergency situations involving students and/or families. 8. Assists the truancy officer with the policy and procedural planning organization and coordination of the districts student attendance/residency policies. 9. Serve as a key member of MTSS SEL implementation team. Serve as a liaison with other building coordinators to ensure systemic approach to MTSS SEL implementation.10. Support administration with coordinating lessons/activities across grade levels during the Advisory block in order to build/maintain a positive school culture. 11. Assist in the implementation of policies regulations guidelines and procedures pertaining to student behavior expectations and attendance and maintain appropriate documentation. 12. Support administration with bus behavior referrals. 13. Responds to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner. 14. Handles parent complaints professionally and effectively.15. Will serve as a complementary evaluator when needed. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:Current Rhode Island teaching certificate in Secondary (7-12)Masters Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or universityAdministrator certification (preferred) Training or willingness to complete training in Safety Care Multi-tiered System of Supports Restorative Practices and/or Social Emotional LearningParticipation in the RIDE Educator Evaluation will be required for the successful candidate At least 5 years of successful teaching experience (preferred)In accordance with Rhode Islands Right to Read Act all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading. Preferred candidates will have completed an approved Right to Read training program or possess current certification of proficiency or awareness. If not already trained the selected candidate must demonstrate a willingness to complete approved training within their first year of DEMANDS:1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2. Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect determine perceive and identify documentation and reports and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time in both indoor and outdoor environments and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 9. Work at a desk conference table small student classroom table or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead above the shoulders and horizontally10. Move and transport moderately heavy objects TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Promotional Position: 190 days; The 180 day school year plus 10 additional days scheduled at the discretion of the building principal. Base salary per the NEA Portsmouth contract plus $3500 AppointmentEVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the RI Model for Educator Evaluation Support Professionals.
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