Behavior Coach

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing educational leadership and expertise regarding behavioral interventions and social emotional learning through providing technical assistance, professional development, consulting, and coaching to the special education program teams.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan professional certification in an area related to Special Education required.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Three years’ successful experience in education related field which includes behavioral services.
• Experience developing training and support programs related to mental health/social-emotional learning.
• Must possess exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the public at large.
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations, and compliance responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Experience with supporting behavior through FBA and PBSP’s and evidence of fidelity of implementation.
• Trained and willingness to maintain current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to handle conflict productively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instruction, components of social emotional learning, and behavioral science.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of research-based practices in the field of behavioral science that include but are not limited to; positive behavioral supports, restorative practices, mindfulness, zones of regulation, and other SEL (social emotional learning) strategies.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to teachers on the critical features and essential practices of behavior management in classroom settings.
• Assist classroom teams with evidence-based curriculum, service delivery, and implementation of high-quality program criteria.
• Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of interventions and strategies which meet the individualized needs of students with behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with district teams regarding MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) model implementation relative to intensifying interventions for social-emotional growth.
• Works with staff, students, and parents to build a shared vision of social-emotional learning through an MTSS lens.
• Works with staff to deepen student understanding through data analysis and the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans to support increased student growth and achievement around behavior and its function.
• Provide building and district professional development and coaching to work with students with behavioral challenges.
• Learns and uses emerging technologies in supporting professional learning.
• Attend IEP meetings as determined for the purpose of facilitating process.
• Participate in building least restrictive environment review meetings with special education staff utilizing a LRE decision-making matrices.
• Coordinate with staff pursuant to referrals, requests for service, and other identified needs.
• Works with the special education team to establish building and district systems, processes, trainings, and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and the Kent ISD Special Education Plan.
• Carries out intervention and program support in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), and district policy and practice.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees