bryt Program Support Staff

Methuen Public Schools•Methuen, MA

5d•$30,000•Onsite

About The Position

To assist in development and continuous improvement of a high-functioning, school-based, intensive (Tier 3) intervention providing clinical and behavioral supports and skill development to young children (grades K-4 or 5-8) struggling with complex, often trauma-induced, behavioral health challenges.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma
Demonstrated interest in, and successful experience, supporting students struggling with complex behavioral health challenges in achieving success in the regular classroom environment
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with professional staff to successfully implement a complex intervention
Evidence of the flexibility, emotional maturity and stability necessary for the work involved
Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student growth and achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies
Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Maintain appropriate confidential records.
React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.).
Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology and data systems appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.
Strong collaborative, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
Strong organizational skills to balance the responsibilities of a high demand position.
Knowledge of specialized content areas as well as any related laws and procedures.
Ability to plan and implement services and supports within multi-tiered systems of support based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly preferred
Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are: English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

Responsibilities

Works with the bryt Academic Coordinator and counseling department team as well as school/district leaders, teachers, and external support organizations to develop and continuously improve a program dedicated to supporting students struggling with complex behavioral health challenges in functioning effectively in the regular classroom environment.
For each student participating in the Tier 3 intervention, supports effective implementation of a comprehensive plan integrating clinical, care coordination, family, and classroom supports.
Collaborates with the Academic Coordinator, administration, and counseling team to maintain an environment in the space(s) dedicated to the Tier 3 intervention that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Assists in provision of 1:1 and/or small-group clinical intervention to participating students on a flexible, as-needed basis.
Works closely with participating students’ teacher(s), as assigned, to support integration of strategies successful for that student into the regular classroom setting.
Assists in monitoring progress of students who have transitioned out of the Tier 3 intervention.
Assists in ensuring that all required data is gathered and entered into data management systems according to program procedures.
Participates in professional development activities and works to integrate learning from those activities into their practice in order to continuously improve the Tier 3 intervention.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and/or school committees as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.