student issues to identify, address, and resolve individual student needs in a timely fashion and to ensure the
daily implementation of educational plans consistent with treatment goals;
o Serves as a mentor to Teachers and other Education staff members in support of the overall education
program for students;
o Interacts directly with DDD representatives, external agencies, protective services personnel, Quality
Management, etc., in response to internal and external investigations, operating within established policies
and procedures and ensuring strict confidentiality of all information;
o Serves as liaison with Human Resources Department regarding employee relations, employee discipline,
employment/staffing needs, compensation, benefits, performance issues, training/education and professional
development initiatives, etc., to ensure issues are addressed and resolved in a timely fashion;
o On behalf of faculty, provides rationale to Principal in support of the acquisition of resources; e.g.,
equipment, educational materials, supplies, etc., monitors classroom expenses, recommends workable
alternatives in an effort to maintain or reduce expenses, and ensures adherence to established budgetary
constraints;
o Reviews required paperwork/reports completed by faculty and other Education staff members for accuracy,
completeness, and professionalism and submits to Principal in accordance with established timeframes.
Ensures the maintenance of all documentation as required by state regulations and as determined by
Principal; e.g., student progress reports, incident reports that cross settings, van assignments and
scheduling, etc.;
o Provides necessary training to faculty, one-to-ones, and clinical-specific staff; e.g., sessions on Positive
Reinforcement, Feeding Protocols, Graphing Data, Writing Goals and Objectives, etc., provides training to
faculty regarding compliance with Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS) for report preparation,
Alternative Proficiency Assessment (APA) training, arranges for clinical-specific staff to provide discipline-
specific training, creates study guides and materials, etc.;
o Teaches curriculum in the classroom, as needed, and/or provides coverage in classrooms, meetings, etc.;
e.g., Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT), IEP meetings, etc., in the event of faculty absences or staff
shortages and to ensure a level of consistency for students, as well as a safe and secure teaching
environment;
o Supports teachers in Professional Improvement Plan (PIP) goal attainment; e.g., works with faculty to ensure
required re-certification training in compliance with DDD and DOE requirements.
3. Provides administrative and clerical support and assistance to Principal to contribute to efficient and effective
school operations:
o Reviews daily staffing requirements to ensure adequate coverage in classrooms and adherence to required
levels of supervision; alerts Principal of any issues requiring immediate attention and resolution;
o Provides assistance and support to Principal regarding the development, monitoring, and ongoing adherence
to the established school budget;
o Performs various clerical/administrative activities; e.g., ensures the timely completion and submission of
faculty timesheets, establishes and maintains files, performs photocopying, etc.,
o Provides main office coverage in absence of Principal;
o Coordinates completion and dissemination of progress reports, IEPs, etc.
4. Facilitates a team approach to Education program development, implementation, and monitoring by effectively
collaborating with all faculty members, staff in clinical-specific disciplines, parents and other family members,
etc., to identify and best meet the individual learning needs of each student and to implement integrated
therapeutic interventions within the classroom setting.
5. Maintains awareness of current and changing trends in special education specific to specialized curriculum by
attending learning workshops, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, etc.
6. Follows state-approved emergency procedures and utilizes Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques at
all times.
7. Serves as a role model to students by projecting a positive self-image of professionalism, appearance,
confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity, and a respect for the fundamental rights,
dignity, and privacy of others.
8. Performs related educational related activities for the benefit of students, as needed. Remains flexible and
adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by Program needs.