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2024-25 School Year
182 Days/year
8 Hrs/Day
*Must have 60 hours of college credit*
Purpose Statement:
The job of Behavior Coach was established for the purpose/s of providing direct, intensive, short-term behavioral intervention support to students with challenging behaviors who are in crisis. The Behavior Coach will also provide modeling for staff related to the implementation of student-specific behavior strategies. Position will be assigned to various schools throughout the District as needed.
This job reports to the Autism/Behavior Specialist assigned to the student’s particular school as well as the building principal, Asst. Superintendent of Special Services and Director of Special Services.
Essential Functions
Other Functions
Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)
Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to interact appropriately with students with disabilities, specifically those with challenging behaviors
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to take direction and constructive criticism from others
Displays a positive attitude toward students, staff, and parents
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Education Sixty hours of college credit
Experience Working with students with special needs who present significant behaviors is preferred
Required Testing None Specified
Continuing Educ/Training None Specified
Certificates & Licenses Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprinting/Background Clearance
Full Time
$59k-75k (estimate)
07/22/2024
01/01/2050
The following is the career advancement route for Behavior Coach positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Behavior Coach, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Senior Wellness Coach that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Behavior Coach. You can explore the career advancement for a Behavior Coach below and select your interested title to get hiring information.