2026-27 Hope Room Teacher (Behavior Specialist) - Bridgestone Intermediate

Western Heights Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional level duties under minimal supervision to implement a multi-tiered school-wide prevention and intervention program. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a thorough knowledge of student counseling, and effective interaction skills when working with at-risk students. This role involves regular contact with parents, students, teachers, support staff, and administration, requiring tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment for problem-solving, interpreting policies, and providing counseling techniques.

Requirements

Hold a current teaching certification.
Minimum of three years teaching experience.
Experience working with children in mental health, counseling, or a related field.
Knowledgeable of and able to comply with FERPA and special education laws including confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Mental Health (preferred).
Oklahoma Department of Education State Licensure or Certification in Licensed Mental Health Professional may include: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC-MH preferred.
Experience in an elementary education setting is preferred.
Home visits to school families may be included in activities.

Responsibilities

Facilitate sustainability and expansion of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices school-wide with emphasis on Tier II and III implementation.
Assist administration in identifying, referring, and implementing intervention programs for students with behavioral needs to support academic progress.
Provide group or individual support for students identified as experiencing crisis, trauma, and/or mental health needs.
Oversee school-wide behavioral data collection, management, and analysis.
Train and provide ongoing support to staff with school-wide Tier I, II, and III behavior support.
Track and analyze student discipline referrals, suspensions, team implementation, and program surveys.
Conduct multiple assessments.
Assist with Response to Intervention (RTI) practices for students and teachers to promote academic achievement.
Supervise students throughout the building and grounds throughout the workday.
Care for and effectively assist students.
Model friendships, acceptance, and recognition.
Encourage effective learning with proper group and teaching techniques.
Involve learners and encourage individual response.
Establish activities that require independent student participation.
Ensure students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories, and other learning skills to support academic and behavioral needs.
Contribute to the effectiveness/quality of school programs, including extracurricular programs.
Actively support and look for ways to improve the quality of education, including cooperating with other school personnel.
Serve on committees with a constructive attitude.
Continue personal growth and development.
Care for and effectively assist students with special concerns.
Interact constructively with parents.
Attend school and district meetings as required by administration.
Conduct parent training aligned to school-wide behavior program and provide individual parental support for students being identified with behavioral needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.