ARCH ACADEMIC COORDINATOR

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Academic Coordinator oversees the academic program for ARCH Academy and ensures that the program is operating successfully. This position supervises the teaching staff and, from time to time, may also provide classroom instruction for multiple grade levels of adolescents, ages 14-18 years, in a non-traditional, alternative classroom setting. This position is responsible for managing student records, communicating with school systems, and ensuring that individual learning plans and curriculum are followed. This position ensures that all educational services provided are in compliance with Tennessee Department of Education Rules for Nonpublic Schools. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of ARCH Academy, which is an accredited Category I-SP nonpublic school in Tennessee.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Supervises and oversees teachers, tutors, and any contracted academic laborers of ARCH Academy in planning, record keeping, facilitation, and delivery of curriculum to students.
• As needed, provides year-round, multi-grade level instruction (from grades 8-12) to primary and extended care patients participating in residential rehabilitation at an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center.
• Communicates and consults with referring family members and/or guardians, zoned school systems, teaching colleagues and other referral sources concerned with student achievement, behavior and development while in treatment setting.
• Evaluates academic transcripts and develops an individual learning plan for every student; assigns appropriate courses for each student and monitors their progress; keeps track of academic grades and credits earned on official academic transcripts
• Reports student progress, maintains up-to-date records of student progress, and delivers instruction according to appropriate grade level placement, and, when applicable, IEP/504 plan expectations.
• Gathers information from a variety of sources (i.e., home school, administrators, teachers and/or parents) for assessment of referred primary and extended care patients and in identifying the learning needs of students.
• Assists in development, selection, and delivery of classroom materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical or mental limitations of students.
• Accommodates the varied learning styles and developmental levels within the self-contained classroom setting.
• Manages behavior in ways that motivate the learning process and the development of self-esteem in conjunction with the Twelve Steps philosophy and co-occurring mental health issues.
• Assists in integrating students back into their regular school setting upon completion of residential treatment program.
• Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record. Maintains all pertinent educational records, including official academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and grades. Handles requests for academic records from schools.
• Ensures that a welcoming, safe, supportive, and healing environment is maintained for each patient/student and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Leads and participates in discussions about academics for students during Morning Meetings when possible and weekly Treatment Team meetings; documents pertinent academic and/or clinical information when needed; and develops academic goals and projects for our internal stage system for students.
• Leads and participates in the evaluation process with Teachers and Executive Director as provided by the Tennessee Department of Education rules for Nonpublic Schools.
• Lead and participates in training, feedback, and daily supervision of students in primary and extended care program, in addition to any adjunct educational programming offered by ARCH Academy/Cumberland Heights.
• Participates in training and/or professional development as described by the Tennessee Department of Education and/or ARCH Academy/Cumberland Heights Foundation.
• Works to obtain and maintain accreditation in organizations or entities as approved or directed by the Executive Director, such as Cognia, SEVIS, NATSAP, etc.
• Completes any and all requirements necessary to maintain an active teaching license with the State of Tennessee for grades 7-12.
• Actively works towards completion of a Tennessee Administrator License, if one does not already have this, or if so, then completes any and all requirements necessary to maintain an active administrative license with the State of Tennessee.
• Completes all required annual documentation from the Tennessee Department of Education to maintain accreditation, including fall and spring monitoring documentation.
• Completes all required annual documentation from Cheatham County Schools to maintain Title I funding, including annual Needs Assessment, budgeting, and data collection.
• Completes all required annual standardized testing in the spring for applicable students in grades 8-11, as required by the Tennessee Department of Education. This includes TCAP testing for 8th grade students and EOC testing for 9th-11th grade students.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds, any applicable grant funds, and Title I funds.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information and follows all company policies.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree required; Current Tennessee Professional license with certification to teach grades 7-12 required, with ability to become certified in Special Education endorsement through Praxis testing. Tennessee Administrator license or willing to complete requirements to earn administrative license.
• Minimum five (5) or more years experience in teaching field as a principal and administrative experience in a school or related environment preferred.
• Strong to Intermediate computer skills including: Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other classroom related software and programs.
• Ability to multi-task including instruct multiple subjects at one time in a self-contained classroom setting
• Excellent organizational skills for managing student records, individual learning plans, and multi-grade curriculum delivery;
• Must be able to speak and articulate clearly in English
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, judgment and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt to change and motivate students in the learning process while managing behavior in ways that motivate the learning process and the development of self-esteem in conjunction with Twelve Step philosophy
• Ability to interact with co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and training.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while also knowing when consultation is needed.
• Ability to manage crisis situations in a calm and focused manner.
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis
• Knowledge of and ability to apply information regarding age/cultural/population specific characteristics to patient care.
• Must have knowledge or be able to attain knowledge of the Twelve Step philosophy with the ability to apply information regarding specific characteristics/behaviors to de-escalate a person in crisis in a calm supportive manner
• If recovering, two years of verifiable abstinence required with five years preferred; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.

• Position is in an office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
• Position requires Handle With Care, CPR/AED, First Aid Certified, and any additional future requirements.
• Position requires frequent contact with people in crisis, including those who are emotionally volatile and may require additional safety precautions.
• Position requires HIPPA clearance in regards to medical records of patients assigned
• Ability to lift and/or push pull up to 25lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
• Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach, and use fine/gross motor skills for extended periods; move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs for patients.