Summary

Administration | Director | Breckenridge Public School | Available: 09/02/2024

Description

Alternative Learning Coordinator

Position Purpose
The Aternative Learning Coordinator will direct programming for students who may need support academically, socially and/or emotionally. The goal of the program is to help at risk students experience success by learning new skills to overcome barriers and challenges present in their lives. The focus of the Breckenridge High School Alternative Learning Program is to support these students academically through differentiated instruction and build skills necessary to reach high school graduation and become successful adults after graduation. 
 

Essential Functions

  • Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  • Provides leadership and direction with regard to the positive environment for students, staff and families. 
  • Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
  • Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  • Faciliate the intake/referral process for alternative learning.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student records as required by law and to inform data practices.
  • Work cooperatively with school counselor, school social worker, Dean of Students, Building Principal.
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of students behavioral and academic needs.
  • Share and model effective interventions (behavior & academic)
  • Contributing member of the District #846 administrative team. 
  • Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Work collaboratively with staff and administration to ensure that the buildings are supervised, safe, and secure

    • Additional Duties

    • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the K-12 Principal/Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
    • Additional days maybe required in the summer months for students that may require additional credit recovery or academic time. 

                    Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment

    • Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

    Travel Requirements

    • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

    • Works in standard office and school building environments.
    • The ability to maintain calm in the face of crisis and to problem solve and lead students in restorative practices. 
    • Prioritize ongoing student concerns and address them in a manner that keeps learning at the forefront as well as supporting student’s emotional health. 
    • Must be able to tolerate an environment that, at times, can be chaotic and loud with frequent interruptions and adjustments in plans required through out the day.             

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and behavioral management methods.
    • Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
    • State requirements for ALP/ALC admission
    • Graduation requirements, local and state
    • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
    • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
    • Ability to develop and implement projects.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
    • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
    • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

    Qualifications Profile
    Certification/License:

    • MN State Certification as required for position; valid Minnesota teaching license OR ability to receive Tier licensure. 
    • MN Administrator License preferred 
    • Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

    Experience

    • Successful experience working with children at risk.
    • Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.

      Compensation and Benefits

    • Payment in accordance with experience and qualifications.