Behavior Intervention Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. The Behavior Intervention teacher will serve as a member of the support team for assigned school(s) providing direct assistance to students, staff, and families using best practices for assisting individuals and groups of students through the application of positive behavior supports or Response to Intervention behavior (RTI2-B) and Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). This position will prepare and support young learners' development and readiness skills to access academic work by implementing a Developmental Readiness Program for K-1. This person is responsible for teaching one or more subjects to students and providing classroom and school-wide behavior management strategies while leading students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, psychological growth, and maturation.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee Teaching or School Service certification.
• If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
• Experience working with primary students in grades K-2; ability to work with support staff and administration.
• Must have a strong understanding of developmental readiness and how to prepare students to learn and behave in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and Connect partnerships with appropriate community partners and agencies.
• Implement strong behavior programs, plans, and strategies that are appropriate for young learners while using the Model (MTSS) and (RTI2-B).
• Support the tiered response system of MTSS and connect Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support and SPED resources, 504 where needed.
• Teach appropriate kindergarten content and assist with transitions to and from zone school.
• Participate on school leadership team and provide ongoing support, training, and technical assistance to teachers and staff implementing Tiered Behavior/MTSS of support in the classroom and building.
• Coordinate the re-entry of students returning from discipline and expulsion to increase access to wraparound supports and connection to school site staff and resources.
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and program evaluation to determine the efficacy of behavior intervention strategies as related to MTSS.
• Develop function-based behavior plans for students.
• Provide coaching to staff to support the implementation and fidelity of function-based behavior plans.
• Collaborate with Social Emotional Department to ensure necessary services are provided for students.
• Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to gain additional skills and acquire best practices.
• Plan and develop course of study according to school district and state curriculum guidelines.
• Review a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement.
• Develop and conduct professional development.
• Work in conjunction with the SEL support team to address student, school, and district needs/priorities.
• Prepare assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework.
• Monitor, assist, correct, and grade student performances.
• Implement district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Maintain order in the classroom, and administer discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.
• Manage student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Counsel students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
• Work with school counselor in helping students to achieve academically, emotionally, and socially.
• Consult with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug, or alcohol abuse, or problems of social adjustment.
• Coordinate decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention that appears warranted.
• Recommend promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situation for ensuing year.
• Follow established procedures for ensuring students are safe.
• Communicate through the proper channels to keep appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Share, with other teachers and paraprofessionals, responsibility for monitoring halls, study periods, lunchroom, bus duty, assemblies, field trips, and other extracurricular activities.
• Keep records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation.
• Report on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conduct parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as-needed basis.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, educational conferences, and other activities that promote professional growth and student achievement.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Attend work and arrive to work on time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Perform general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
• This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation.
• The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree