26-27 Specialist, Social, Emotional, Behavior Support

Victoria ISD • Victoria, TX

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About The Position

Develop systems that support sustainable behavior and social-emotional growth for staff and students’ campus-wide. Coach and model effective Tier 1 and Tier 2 classroom practices to strengthen behavioral and SEL strategies. Lead and support the MTSS process to ensure interventions are data-driven, implemented with fidelity and lead to measurable progress. Respond to immediate behavioral and emotional needs while maintaining focus on long-term systems work to prevent repeated crises to promote proactive change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas Teaching certificate (or Master’s degree may be substituted for Texas Teaching certificate)
• Work experience in the fields of education, psychology, social work, counseling, case management or a related field
• Experience in supporting classroom practices, coaching staff, and leading MTSS to promote behavior and social-emotional growth.
• Skill in using data-driven strategies to enhance student support, collaborate with families, and implement sustainable systems.
• Experience working with individuals struggling in the areas of social, emotional and/or behavioral skill development.
• Experience working with families and the community
• Experience with providing group professional development and/or individual technical assistance
• Knowledge of varied behavior management strategies, de-escalation techniques
• Able to exhibit positive and collaborative relationship with parents, administrators and teachers
• Consistent record of implementing best practices in emotional/behavioral-related issues
• Knowledge and application of counseling, coaching and/or mentoring techniques
• Knowledge of appropriate interventions for students with severe emotional and behavioral needs
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop systems that support sustainable behavior and social-emotional growth for staff and students’ campus-wide.
• Coach and model effective Tier 1 and Tier 2 classroom practices to strengthen behavioral and SEL strategies.
• Lead and support the MTSS process to ensure interventions are data-driven, implemented with fidelity and lead to measurable progress.
• Respond to immediate behavioral and emotional needs while maintaining focus on long-term systems work to prevent repeated crises to promote proactive change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees