Behavioral Intervention Coach
About The Position
The Behavioral Intervention Coach partners with teachers, families, and support staff to promote positive behaviors and children’s social-emotional development. The role includes coaching and consultation on behavior support strategies, observing children and classrooms to identify behavioral and social-emotional needs, and collaborating with families and staff to develop and implement support plans. The coach also supports referrals to additional services, delivers training and resources to strengthen classroom behavior management, monitors progress, provides follow-up coaching, maintains accurate documentation, and participates in team meetings to coordinate services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a mental health or social work field and two years of experience serving young children and their families; or a bachelor's degree with a ZA endorsement; or a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood - General and Special Education with a ZS endorsement; or a bachelor's degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education (major) with a specialization in preschool teaching.
- Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver's license.
- Complete TPOT Reliability within one year of hire and maintain an updated credential.
- Pass the required State of Michigan background check by submitting fingerprints.
- Passion for helping children develop the skills they need to succeed.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a mental health or social work field with one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
- Licensed or certified in psychiatry, psychology, family counseling, social work, or mental health counseling, including infant mental health.
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and consultation to teachers on behavior support strategies.
- Observe children and classrooms to identify behavioral and social-emotional needs.
- Collaborate with families and staff to develop and implement behavior support plans.
- Support referrals and connections to additional services when needed.
- Deliver training and resources to strengthen classroom behavior management practices.
- Monitor progress and provide follow-up coaching to support successful outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in team meetings to coordinate services.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
- Employer 401(k) contributions.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Work-life flexibility whenever possible.
- 10 or more paid holidays each year.
- Vacation time and sick leave benefits.
- Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
