Behavior Coach

DPS•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Coach performs duties to ensure a safe learning environment, supports teachers with instruction and social-emotional activities, and trains staff on proper behavior management techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Or relevant work experience is required
One (1+) year of experience in behavior management and working with children is required
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a behavioral health or educational environment is preferred
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Responsibilities

Assists in appropriate, non-harmful interventions (as trained by the school) and escorts
Provides procedural orientation to newly hired staff
Assists teachers in various classroom activities
Collects documentation and maintains files on every student regarding behavior (time-out dates, times, duration and specific behaviors exhibited, interventions utilized); documents holds used and reasons on incident report forms; and maintains records of student’s Time Out record for school year
Provides training and leadership in behavior management techniques to the entire program site, keeping abreast of current trends and activities with regards to behavior management
Provides daily living procedures, such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained and may provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed
Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training
Assists and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students
Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues