Student Support Coordinator

Community Child Guidance Clinic•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The School/Student Support Manager plays a crucial role in creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment at the CCGC School by overseeing all operations relative to safety and support. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Education Director and is responsible for supervising Transportation Teaching Assistants. The School Support Manager should have a deep understanding of DEI principles and practices and should be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, students, and families from diverse backgrounds. They should possess exceptional interpersonal skills and be committed to promoting a culture of respect, inclusivity, and belonging.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Crisis Prevention & Intervention Trainer.
The minimum experience is between 3-5 years in the supervision of direct care staff.
The position requires moderate physical activity, such as sitting, traveling, walking, driving, and computer usage.
The position requires working independently, organizing tasks, problem-solving, making decisions, and handling multiple priorities.
Desire to work with a diverse population of students, families, and providers.
Cultural sensitivity and understanding of youth and family issues.
Have a valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Able to obtain V endorsement to transport school children.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting, supporting, mentoring, and supervising any crisis intervention situation at the school.
Provide formal supervision to all Transportation Teaching Assistants.
Schedule routine team meetings.
Provides appropriate oversight for the coordination of drop-off and pick-up times.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, breaks, assemblies, community activities, field trips, play periods, and teacher conferences.
Assists teachers in implementing behavior programs; data collection; monitors student's behavior; monitors the classroom in the absence of the teacher and provides coverage as needed.
Review and approve hours for Transportation Teaching Assistants.
Participates in development opportunities.
Responsible for the assignment and maintenance of school radios and headsets.
Collaborates with teachers in the preparation of Teaching Assistant evaluations.
Responsible for the collection and safekeeping of student cell phones.
Input data to the State Department of Education (SDE) data collection website for student restraints and seclusions
Provides CPI training as required.
Receives school employee callouts and notifications for being tardy through agency-provided cell phone.
Informs appropriate teacher and discusses plan to provide support for the absence.
Review van safety inspections and travel logs and request required materials from the Facility Manager.
Coordinate yearly van inspections with the Facility Manager.
Coordinate scheduling driving courses, physical exams, and fingerprinting for all eligible drivers with Admin Facility Manager.
Review driving reports generated by Samsara and address any concerns.
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.