Educational Coordinator-NC in Charlotte, North Carolina at Melmark

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Educational Coordinator Overview

The Educational Coordinator/Program Function Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Educational Services in the day-to-day operation of the classroom educational services and implementation and monitoring of all behavioral programming. The EC works to ensure that the behavioral programs developed are appropriate to the ages and populations served.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday- Friday 7:30a-4p
• Starting Salary: $73,295 (+) based on years of experience

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Special Education, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must be (a) be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at the Master’s level or working towards being board-eligible, and (b) have an applicable Exceptional Children license (e.g., Special Education – Adapted Curriculum, Special Education – General Curriculum) issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction or working towards being eligible.
• Prefer at least three (3) years experience and supervisory experience in a special education setting. Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required in this role.
• Strong teaching skills with emphasis on students who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged.

Educational Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Assures appropriate staffing resources (e.g., number of staff, training and supervisor of staff) to ensure the delivery of each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Assures implementation of the curriculum in conjunction with Lead Special Education Teachers, under the supervision of the Director of Educational Services.
• Assists the Director of Educational Services to ensure that all requirements are met for acquiring and maintaining all program applicable licenses, certifications and accreditations.
• Promotes safety of self and students through adherence of safety policies which may include body positioning, physical management techniques, universal precautions and proper lifting of students
• Provides supervision and training for classroom staff through feedback tools, on-site training, modeling classroom systems, and documentation oversight

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees