Behavior Coach

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Work collaboratively with the Department of Exceptional Learning to consult with school principals and staff regarding appropriate learning strategies and positive behavior interventions to support students to access instruction and to make academic progress in the least restrictive environment, assist the school team in creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning and work with the team to provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes data collection, interventions, and regular monitoring. Provide ongoing professional development in the area of behavior to all staff. Provide techniques and modeling of behavior intervention support to staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Social Work, or Applied Behavior Psychology
• Or successful completion of all requirements for Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Or experience working in K-12 educational setting within the specialized field of Applied Behavior Analysis or Behavior Interventions
• Education Licensure is encouraged
• 3 years experience providing behavioral support services and/or teaching students with Autism, Emotional Disabilities or mental health issues in the school setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) in collaboration with caregivers, school staff, administrators, and/or other service providers.
• Analyze students’ behavior from a functional perspective, identify behavior skills deficits, and develop a strategic plan to teach appropriate replacement behavior.
• Select intervention and strategies according to the needs and desires and abilities of the individual, and prepare written behavior interventions and strategies and support plans.
• Work directly with students as a means of training instructional assistants, teachers, and other staff in the positive behavior support for particular students.
• Work with students who exhibit maladaptive/unexpected behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with such students.
• Work collaboratively with building and district staff to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support staff.
• Demonstrate expertise in the areas of data collection and behavior analysis.
• Provide training in the use of data collection, positive behavior supports, intervention techniques and instructional methodologies for staff.
• Demonstrate behavior management ideas and/or techniques.
• Provide evidence-based behavior strategy recommendations and train staff and/or administrators in implementing behavioral interventions.
• Support and promote fidelity of implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies and programs for students.
• Assist staff working with children with autism on teaching skill deficits, maintaining acquired skills, teaching self-help skills and developing social skills.
• Develop materials, provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, instructional assistants and parents/guardians.
• Use collected data to monitor present levels and make adjustments to behavioral strategy recommendations for the behavior intervention plan.
• Participate in professional learning activities related to research based behavioral interventions, as well as other relevant professional learning opportunities, to further develop knowledge and skills.
• Participate in meetings, including Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Multidisciplinary Teams meetings, MTSS meetings, parent meetings, and student-related staffings.
• Obtain/maintain CPI Trainer Certification and provide crisis prevention training and ongoing support to staff utilizing a trauma informed approach on verbal and non-violent crisis interventions
• Demonstrate an understanding of trauma informed instruction, the impact of trauma on the brain and neuroscience.
• Conduct observations of students in a variety of settings.
• Travel to school sites as required for observations, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, or programmatic recommendations for individual students.
• Completes report and other paperwork within the established timeframes.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)

Work Environment: Typically works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments.
Equipment: Required to maintain a working knowledge of all office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc.

Hours: This position typically works a regular schedule beginning daily at 7:30 am and ending at 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Summer hours may be adjusted as per the Superintendent. Evening or weekend meetings and/or activities may be scheduled as needed. This position may require occasional travel to other offices, meetings, conferences and/or seminars.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills. Visual ability required to read handwritten and/or typed documents, computer screens, etc. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Must be able to sit for long periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Chesterton, IN 46304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chesterton, IN 46304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000