Anticipated Elementary School Behavior Coach

4 Day work week Monday - Thursday

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the building principal, the Behavior Coach will support students and staff to ensure a safe, orderly school environment. The Behavior Coach will work closely with administrators and staff to effectively implement and monitor the school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist staff in collecting and analyzing student behavior data.
• Assists staff in the planning, modeling and implementation of behavior strategies/plans.
• Assists the building administrator in responding to Tier II and Tier III referrals.
• Observes student behaviors in the classroom and general school environment.
• Provides written input regarding interventions and support for student behavior.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Participates in in NCI-CPI (Crises Intervention) when needed.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports as requested and in compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Works directly with students in a variety of settings to support their acquisition of appropriate behavior and social skills.
• Trains staff in effective practices in response to student behavior.
• Other job related duties as assigned

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Counselor or therapeutic certification, preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in Administration or Counseling, preferred
• Minimum five (5) years teaching experience, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee occasionally will stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Salary : $44,686 - $54,951