Food Services Program Coordinator/Teacher, Sheppard Pratt School - Glyndon, MD

Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon is a leading provider of year-round special education and therapeutic services, catering to students grades K-12. Our comprehensive program serves students with a range of needs, including autism, emotional disability, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Nestled on a picturesque 43-acre campus, the school offers a unique educational experience surrounded by nature trails, a greenhouse, and a sensory-friendly playground. Our vibrant atmosphere is immediately evident upon arrival, fostering an energetic and engaging environment where students thrive.

What to expect.

You will be responsible for the overall academic program planning, direction, and evaluation of the food services program to include cafeteria operations and provision of experiential food services training for students. You will manage and monitor all academic and administrative aspects of the food services program including supervising food services program staff. You will provide modeling, coaching, and feedback as well as individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of all students. You will implement target IEP goals, accommodations, supplemental aides, and behavior supports as appropriate.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Customer Relations

• Adheres to the Sheppard Pratt Standards of Behavior.
• Actively seeks to provide quality services that meet the needs of students as well as other customers - families, referrers, payers, and staff.
• Presents a positive image of the Sheppard Pratt schools and its programs.
• Demonstrates student focus and strives to exceed student/family expectations for customer service.
• Contributes to creating a learning environment that values, empowers, enriches, and supports students and staff.
• Consistently demonstrates professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication.

2. Program Planning and Evaluation

• Ensures program compliance with all Federal, State, local and Baltimore County Health Department guidelines and requirements.
• Develops, plans, and implements food service programming and activities to meet student needs. Plans and coordinates student related activities as appropriate.
• Develops and recommends systems and processes for the food service program and presents to leadership for approval.
• Reviews and evaluates program performance in relation to established goals and objectives and works to ensure continuous improvements in the quality of food services.
• Works within the confines of the food program's fiscal budget. Monitors the administration of the approved budget and ensures the cost-effectiveness of program.
• In collaboration with the Food Services Coordinator, responsible for ordering food and supplies for the cafeteria and program.
• Responsible for sending and processing FARMS applications annually.

3. Supervision/Employee Relations

• Responsible for the selection, training, direction, performance appraisal, discipline, and discharge of assigned staff.
• Provides support and coverage for cafeteria operations and assigned staff as needed or required.
• Takes the lead in investigations of student and/or employee incidents that occur within the food services program; works with Human Resource and other appropriate administration to resolve concerns.
• Works to assure the school’s compliance with employee orientation and performance appraisal requirements to include monthly employee rounding.

4. Teacher Responsibilities

• Uses current assessment documentation and informal assessment as guides for developing lesson plans and modifying teaching techniques.
• Develops, adapts, and modifies curricula using the Maryland College and Career ready Standards (MCCR) and local school system curricula (e.g., BCPS curriculum).
• Prepares and gathers appropriate teaching materials to implement the curricula. Selects and orders instructional materials as needed.
• Implements the students’ Individual Education Program.
• Provides instruction to students in assigned grade level(s) and classroom setting based on knowledge of developmental, age-specific, and special needs of students as well as in overall development, including adaptive behavior, social emotional learning, self-help, and motor skills
• Assesses student progress and achievement of learning goals. Assigns grades to reflect student achievement and/or completes quarterly progress notes.
• Works cooperatively in expanding the school program to meet new populations, works out team-teaching assignments or courses in other divisions as needed.

5. Documentation/Reporting -

• Effectively communicates relevant issues for assigned students based on the school’s established policies and procedures.
• Maintains attendance, daily academic and behavior progress and data charts, and written lesson plans according to program standards.
• Participates in the development of the Individual Education Program (IEP) by school deadlines.
• Documents students’ progress towards meeting IEP goals on a quarterly basis according to school standards and by school deadlines.
• Enters grades for students at mid-quarter and end of quarter, and posts grades on progress reports according to school standards and by school deadlines.
• Provides written information required at IEP meetings or for future school placements on a timely basis.
• Provides other written student information and documentation in accordance with FERPA/HIPAA.
• Reports on safety concerns to school administration.

6. Related Meetings/Assignments

• Attends and actively participates in the following meetings on a regular basis: faculty, treatment teams, parents’ nights, and in-service training.
• Depending on assignment, may participate in and assist with the planning and implementation of various student-related extracurricular activities, such as field trips, dances, field days, Olympics, or marathons.
• Serves in a variety of capacities such as organizer, chaperone, and participant-coach of student-related activities.
• During non-instructional time, performs a variety of duties to provide a safe and therapeutic school environment as assigned by supervisor.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• A bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Must possess or demonstrate eligibility to apply within 30 days of start date, MSDE professional license in special education.
• Must possess ServSafe or similar certification at time of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment in position.
• Must secure a Baltimore County Certified Food Service Manager - Level 1 certification card within 90 days of hire and maintain through duration of employment in position.
• Requires interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with wide array of professionals.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with adolescent students.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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