Spectrum Program Coordinator at New Roads School

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Spectrum Program Coordinator Full-Time Non-Exempt ABOUT NEW ROADS In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good. https://www.newroads.org/ POSITION SUMMARY The Spectrum Program is a hallmark program of New Roads School. It is designed to create educational options and interventions, within a regular school environment, for students that meet the diagnostic criteria specified in the revised DSM-5 for Autism Spectrum Disorder; formally categorized as Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. The program targets academically capable students diagnosed with ASD and takes a fresh approach to addressing their needs by both: a) including them in neurotypical academic classes and campus activities, and b) providing concentrated, daily focus on improving our students’ social and real-world functioning skills within the specialized Spectrum Life Skills curriculum. The program’s main goal is to provide support to our students in developing executive functioning skills, organization, time management and self advocacy. These life skills can be translated into students’ everyday lives and beyond graduation. The Spectrum Coordinator reports directly to the Spectrum Program Director. The Spectrum Coordinator is responsible for communicating the spirit and values of New Roads. They will manage the daily operations of the Spectrum Program by providing comprehensive administrative support. The Spectrum Coordinator will also serve as the administrative assistant to the Spectrum Program Director. In addition, this position assists with all Spectrum Admissions and is involved in all facets of the admissions process (from initial contact through acceptance and enrollment).

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