SEAD Facilitator

The purpose of the SEAD Facilitator will be to provide guidance and support for SEAD Coaches within schools and provide and build the capacity of school teams and district leaders through professional learning. A vital part of the job will include providing support for staff and students while aligning SEAD with the district’s strategic plan to deepen student experiences of connection and belonging, improve behavior, and increase academic achievement. 

• Build the capacity of school leaders and teams in support of RTI2B
• Provide feedback and support on school-based RTI2B plans
• Differentiate supports by tier and experience
• Provide direct support for high need first and second year teachers
• Support the identification, training and use of SEAD curriculum and resources
• Develop and provide Professional Development
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders.
• Consults and collaborates with the Superintendent, Board of Education, State Department of Education, administrators, district employees, other officials and stakeholders to ensure efficient school operations.
• Evaluates effectiveness of operations and programs in assigned areas; identifies and recommends improvements or enhancements.
• Supports implementation of the tiered response system of MTSS/RTI2B
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex problem situations, and provides technical guidance and expertise to address problems in assigned area. 
• Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Develops and implements long and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for assigned area.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Develop and supervise a framework including a Multi-Tiered systemic approach for increasing positive behavior and educating the whole child
• Support the implementation of integrating SEL five core competencies throughout academic and non-academic environments.
• Work to decrease the percentage of behavior infractions using a Multi-Tiered systemic approach (MTSS/RTI2B)
• Build capacity with school and district leaders on the pedagogical integration of tiered SEAD instruction and framework
• Analyzes data related to student behavior, teacher responses and school-based responses
• Supports district strategic plan including initiatives and programs to address student needs (SEL, Restorative Practice, School Wide Positive Behavior, Trauma Informed Practices, De-escalation, Proper use of Restraints, Olweus etc.)
• Support the administration of planning and implementing need assessments regularly to identify and prioritize school and student needs.
• Advocates and intervenes on behalf of staff and students to ensure immediate needs, concerns, or problems are not distracting or impeding academic, career, or social/emotional development.
• Conducts trend analysis of targeted needs and student achievement for the district and makes recommendations to improve student achievement and increase graduation rate.
• Pursues professional growth by attending state and district workshops/conferences, keeps abreast of latest information, innovative ideas, and techniques, including best practices for SEL and MTSS Framework.
• Coordinate across the SEAD department to implement effective strategies and elevate academic, social emotional, and college & career achievement.
• Collaborate with district level and community stakeholders to access community program initiatives to provide equitable opportunities and customized academic and non-academic student success plans for achievement.
• Comply with accounting, financial policies and procedures, and all other Board policies.
• Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

School-Based Focus:

• Provide trainings and development for school-based personnel related to school needs
• Provide an additional layer of school-based supports
• Provide guidance and support for school-based alternative settings (Connect Classroom, Choice Academies, Evening school etc.)
•  Collaborate with district level stakeholders regarding placements
•  Work with SEAD Coaches to develop behavior plans.
• Guide SEAD Coaches providing consultation to teachers and leaders and individual support to students.
• Creates a student-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders.

Professional Development Focus:

• Build the capacity of school leaders and teams in support of RTI2B
• Provide feedback and support on school-based RTI2B plans
• Differentiate supports by tier and experience
• Provide direct support for high need first and second year teachers
• Develop and provide Professional Development
• Provide trainings that will include the five SEL competencies combined with Response to Intervention Behavior (RTI2-B) to promote a whole child systemic approach for students K-12.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Valid TN teaching license in school leadership required.
• Master's degree in education and/or leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in Multi-tiered Systems of Support to meet students’ social and emotional needs.
• Experience coordinating and delivering professional development for a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of school comprehensive counseling program, social emotional learning, student appraisal, academic achievement, and college & career development
• Experience (3-5 years minimum) working in or with a diverse education system with a focus on social, emotional, and behavioral supports strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates experience in school level and/or district level leadership preferred
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, a diverse student body and families, as well as a team of professionals within schools and the community.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to high performance standards and unwavering belief that all students can excel.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members. 
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation:
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Salary Scale

Salary : $54,400 - $68,900