Long Term Teacher Sub Academic Coordinator bryt at Newton Public Schools

NEWTON SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLTITLE: Program Academic Coordinator for bryt (Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition) Program a Tier 3 intervention program dedicated to supporting students as they return to school after experiencing a significant mental health disruption. The program is structured to ensure equitable access to education personalized treatment plans and robust family engagement.QUALIFICATIONS:Current and valid MA DESE licensure for secondary level teacherSEI Endorsement is requiredMA DESE licensure for Special Educator preferredESL experience preferredBilingual candidates preferredDemonstrated interest in teaching students struggling with complex challengesEvidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the work involvedSuch additional qualifications as Newton South High School may find appropriate and acceptableREPORTS TO:Coordinator of Secondary Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Social WorkJOB GOAL:To coordinate and support the process for students needing intensive support to return to school after experiencing a significant mental health disruption to make rapid progress toward achieving credits needed to complete the school year on track for graduation. The primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless and successful reintegration into both the academic and social environments of the school.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops and implements the academic component of the overall case management plan for each student in bryt.Plans a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs interests and abilities of students including modifying existing curriculum and developing modular units allowing bryt students to rapidly achieve credit.Develops and maintains a work tracking and academic data management system for students in bryt.Pro-actively communicates with teacher colleagues and school administrators regarding the academic program requirements progress and status of each student in bryt.Engages in consistent two-way communication with the families of bryt students to keep them apprised of student progress and gather feedback and information to support student learning and well-being.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including leading small-group and 1:1 tutoring sessions with bryt students.Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.Counsels with colleagues students and or parents on a regular basis.Monitors progress of bryt students who have transitioned out of the program.Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom.Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees.Participate in staff development programsRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,FileMaker,Classroom Experience,Ellucian,Lesson Planning,Host/Hostess Experience,Peoplesoft,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Google Suite Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1