Job Title:         Coordinator–DAEP Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Reports to:      Deputy Superintendent Pay Grade:  Admin./Prof PG 3 197 days

Dept. /School: DAEP Date Revised:  8/29/2024

Primary Purpose: 

Effectively manage and provide leadership for the program’s faculty, staff and participants. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree 

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of child development with an emphasis on adolescent needs

Ability to work effectively with students and manage their behavior

Ability to effectively present information to faculty, staff and students

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work well with others

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Experience:

At least 5 years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.  Responsible for the administration of the daily organization of DAEP program activities including class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
2. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
3. Assist in the interviewing, selection and orientation of new DAEP staff.
4. Participate in the development and evaluation of disciplinary alternative education programs with a specific focus on district-wide special programs to enhance student achievement.
5. Establish and enforce campus rules, expectations, consequences and operating procedures through collaborative means with other campus personnel.
6. Ensure that program rules,expectations, consequences, and procedures are clearly posted and provided to each student.
7. Assist in the effective communication of the rules, expectations, and operating procedures.
8. Perform the managerial and organizational tasks related to the daily operations of the program.
9. Employ effective strategies to promote student compliance with rules, expectations and operating procedures.
10. Suggest behavioral intervention methods to other campus personnel. 
11. Implement approved behavioral intervention strategies.
12. Proved individual academic assistance to students as needed.
13. Assist in the supervision of all students and ensure adequate supervision in all classrooms.
14. Follow the individualized Educational Plan and Behavioral Intervention Plans of assigned special needs students.
15. Provide pre- and post- placement interventions and assistance as requested by administration.
16. Appropriately redirect and address student violations of the rules, expectations and operating procedures by using approved methods for the assigned campus. 
17. Conduct student orientations and student release meetings as necessary. 
18. Conduct parent conferences, faculty and staff meetings, and professional development opportunities as needed.
19. Request adequate resources for DAEP teachers and staff members.
20. Request the involvement of a counselor, principal, diagnostician, police officer, or other LDISD professionals according to the approved procedures for the assigned campus.
21. Share information regarding successful behavioral intervention strategies with student’s home campus personnel according to the approved procedures for the assigned campus. 
22. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with employees, co-workers, supervisors, district personnel, community members, volunteers, and district partners.
23. Effectively communicate with supervisor, colleagues, district personnel, students and parents. 
24. Know and comply with all federal and state laws, district and campus guidelines, regulations, routines, and operating procedures.
25. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board.
26. Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment. 
27. Exercise strict professional confidentiality. 
28. Suggest and implement changes to the program as needed.
29. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. 
30. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
31. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. 
32. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
33. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
34. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
35. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
36. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
37. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
38. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
39.  Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district. 
40. Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. 
41. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
42. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
43. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. 
44. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
45. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
46.  Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. 
47. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
48. Keep informed of and comply with state,  district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
49. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
50. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
51. Other duties as assigned. 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

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Supervisor: Date

Salary : $65,954 - $90,496