Coordinator of Student Services

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be initial contact for staff on the floor; provide consultation for staff when working with challenging behaviors of students. Consult with the Director of Student Services on student disciplinary, behavior incidents, and other situations
• Hires, fires, demotes, evaluates and provides supervision, evaluation, and development for school personnel including school support Personnel, certified, and paraprofessional staff
• Promote and model principles of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Collaborative Problem Solving, and Ukeru. Model and coach prescribed interventions for staff.
• Collaborate with school team regarding individual student behavior issues. Facilitate pod and debrief meetings and share updates with necessary team members.
• Facilitate student conferences and reentries as applicable and share updates with necessary team members.
• Participate in administrative team, including all required meetings. Plan and co-facilitate department meetings.
• Assign and communicate paraprofessional staff coverage in the event of staff absences in a timely manner prior to the start of the school day.
• Process incident reports, suspension letter, restraint form and other legal documents in partnership with the Director of Student Services absence.
• Provide coverage on the floor when member absence cannot be covered otherwise.
• Assist in developing and providing staff training for behavior intervention, including but not limited to TCI program.
• Successfully complete and maintain certification in CPI and Ukeru.
• When students' behaviors pose a danger to themselves or others, use and model CPI and Ukeru prescribed physical intervention techniques with students who are a variety of heights, weights, and strength capacities. This task may involve taking the student from a standing position to the floor; deflecting hits, kicks, and other physically aggressive acts; and moving furniture or other large, heavy objects in order to clear a space in which the student can be safely restrained.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in education, school support services, related field, or experience commensurate with experience with current or projected enrollment in program to further education in applicable
• Prior experience working with ED/BD populations.
• Must be able to successfully complete CPI and Ukeru training.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

What you'll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefit eligibility begins when working full time including Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: The minimum compensation for this position is starting at $58,5000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org

JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.