Clinical Facilitator

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer. JOB GOAL: To build capacity within the district to provide the best clinical/behavioral and support services for students with disabilities, students in referral and/or at-risk students in New Bedford PERFOMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Work through various aspects of the Special Education/Student Services Department and work with staff (School Adjustment/Crisis Counselors) to develop and implement a program that meets the needs of the whole student. Specifically including: all Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention Programs (CBIP), RISE Program, Trinity Day Academy and Whaling City. 2. Assist in the development of a Response to Intervention (RTI) model for the district to include both in-school and community supports and interventions, to address social, emotional and behavioral learning. 3.Assist in the collection of statistical and student data (including behavioral infractions, at-risk forms) and complete all necessary reports and submit them to the Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services. 4.Support the team evaluation process and insurance of all state and federal compliance requirements regarding evaluations and team meetings. 5.Attend Team Meetings as necessary to ensure provisions of quality special education and/or related services. 6.Keep informed on all legal requirements governing special education. 7. Work collaboratively with all school staff: provide technical assistance and consultation to better support students exhibiting social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. 8.Work with individual and groups of students in crisis situations, individual, family and group interventions as needed. 9. Assist in developing workshops and trainings for staff, parents and community partners in order to improve compliance and improve programming for at risk students, students with emotional disabilities and behavioral deficits. 10.Plan and coordinate Extended Year Services (EYS) services for all students who receive programmatic or related services during the summer. 11. Plan meaningful professional development for staff. 12.Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students placed in a 45 day interim educational placement 13. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student and staff records as required by law, district, policy and administrative regulation. 14. Other duties as assigned