Job Details

Job Location Handley Alternative School - Ft. Worth, TX

Position Type Full-Time

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: STUDENT TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT MANAGER

Location: Handley Alternative

Reports to: Program Director

Division: Programs Implementation and Learning Systems

Position Type: Full Time/exempt

Supervision: Yes

About the Role:

Supports the alternative education program by establishing a connection between Metro Opportunity at Handley and FWISD schools. Supervises Program Specialists and creates system of individual and small group support for students to obtain skills within transition aims. Visits home campuses and works with school interventionists to create plans for students to reduce recidivism within alternative school placement.

#Big Thought Way:

Big Thought brings relentless optimism, innovation and imagination to everything we do. Our kids come first, and we use a collaborative, all hands-on deck approach to ensure that they are served well.

About the Ideal Candidate:

The ideal Program Instructor is mature, consistent and models professional behavior in numerous situations. This person will also have experience in the education system and understands restorative justice.

What the Role Entails: Provide support to program leadership and team members in various programming functions Promote a safe space for emotional and physical support to students participating in the program per established guidelines and training Engage in positive interaction with all participants, treating them with dignity and respect Coordinates the Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) for Metro students to track the goals of student attainment. First point of contact for incoming students. Greets them, informs them of first day's procedures, introduces them to their Program Specialist and explains the PLP process. Manages a team of 4 Program Specialists, assigns case load and checks in with Program Specialists to ensure student tracking is up to date and students are prepared for transition meetings. Works with Campus Specialist on exit transitional support, transition scripts, Exit meetings with home campus Performs Home campus visits for students. Creates calendar of outgoing students and home campus assigned. Meets with Director once a week to form plan of visits for at risk students and share tracking forms for students. Work with Director to develop communication and connectivity between Metro and Home school. (Process for students re-entering home school) Perform other duties as needed for the success of programming outcomes Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required, associate degree or post high school coursework a plus Two years' experience in in-school (IST) or out of school (OST) programming environment in administrative support or student direct services, preferably in a management role. Understanding of restorative justice practices in school settings and classroom management. Management or supervisory experience Willingness to travel to multiple campuses in FWISD.

Physical Expectations (not an exhaustive list):

Big Thought jobs are hands on and can be physically demanding. To perform the duties of these roles successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion; maintain emotional control during stressful situations.

BIG THOUGHT ASPIRES TO BE A WORKPLACE OF INCLUSION & EQUITY. WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT - REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND.

Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and openness to always "lend a hand" as appropriate to another employee.

All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures. All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned "other" duties in the spirit of teamwork.

Big Thought is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The CEO and/or designee has the