Behavior Facilitator - 0.875 FTE at Hayward Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

9h•$23

About The Position

We want YOU here! Join the team at Hayward Elementary, where we are committed to educating and preparing each child for success in a changing world. Through engaging learning experiences, strong relationships, and a supportive environment, we help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we’d love to have you on our team! Learn more about Hayward Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/hwes

Requirements

Two years successful post high school education.
At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.
Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding, and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Experience with behavior management.
Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders.
Due to the nature of position and of the behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students
Support students to manage behavior by implementing supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to control behavior.
Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
Conducts observations and collects classroom teacher documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.
Provides teachers and parents with progress reports, as directed by the case manager.
Effectively organizes and manages paperwork and other documentation as directed by the teacher or case manager.
Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.
Supervises student activities, when needed.
Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager
Participates in professional development as required and when requested by the District.
Assists with implementing behavior intervention strategies outlined in the behavior intervention plan and/or within the school district supported techniques to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors as determined by the problem-solving team.
Facilitates student progress toward social, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive goals.
Assist student in shaping behaviors through positive reinforcement, redirection, and other strategies.
Models effective implementation of strategies and supports school staff with learning and applying those strategies
Supports students during transitions.
Participates in the gradual release of strategy and/or behavior intervention plan implementation to classroom staff under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.