Student Support Manager
Position: Student Support Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Days
Location: Fairfax, VA
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
What the Student Support Manager does:
- Develop and oversee individualized and group behavior support programs designed to improve student outcomes.
- Consult with educational teams to identify behavioral concerns and develop function-based interventions and positive behavior support strategies.
- Conduct behavioral assessments and utilize data to develop and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Provide direct behavioral support to students, including crisis prevention, crisis intervention, social-emotional skill development, reinforcement strategies, and behavior coaching.
- Participate in student meetings, including IEP meetings, review meetings, re-entry meetings, and other student support meetings.
- Train, coach, and support teachers and support staff on research-based behavior management strategies and interventions.
- Provide ongoing consultation, feedback, and monitoring to ensure behavior plans are implemented with fidelity.
- Assist with interviewing, supervising, and evaluating behavior staff and Dedicated Aides.
- Support behavioral programming through staff coaching, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to behavior interventions and emergency procedures.
- Analyze behavioral data to strengthen programs and improve student outcomes.
- Collaborate with families, LEA representatives, transportation providers, and community partners regarding student progress and behavioral needs.
- Participate in student referral and intake processes, including file reviews, intake meetings, and placement recommendations.
- Serve as a member of the school leadership team and support school-wide behavioral initiatives.