What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Classroom Behavior Coach position at Lawrence Public Schools?
Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health
Seeking Great Teacher for a District Position: this position would work with students and staff in grades PK-12 in the public schools in Lawrence, MA. This position creates the opportunity to work at a variety of schools and ages to help coach & model class wide behavioral interventions that work in a classroom setting. The primary role of the Teacher Classroom Behavior Coach is to be preemptive so that more children have their social, emotional, and behavioral needs met in the classroom setting. This teaching position will work closely with the school based teams to develop an effective in-school classroom behavior system to engage students and reduce behavioral concerns in the school setting. This teacher will work with at-risk children by reinforcing and drawing positive attention toward replacement behaviors.
Additional functions will include mentoring teachers who have groups of students that demonstrate a) lack of focus in instruction and participation, b) non- compliance to ordinary routines and school expectations, c) inability to self-regulate or inhibit tendencies to disrupt the learning environment.
This Teacher Classroom Behavior Coach will ensure that all students are supported in a manner that will successfully address the rate of repeat at-risk social, emotional, and behavioral manifestations. The Teacher Classroom Behavior Coach will work collaboratively with the RTII designee, School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor, BCBA and faculty to provide empathic, preventative support in a progressive nature and in the least restrictive setting. The Teacher Classroom Behavior Coach will develop appropriate personalized relationships with all students and staff that are the designated individuals. The teacher will build positive and productive relationships with students and leverage those relationships to fully engage students in their learning environment by reinforcing the demonstration of replacement behaviors in a variety of environments.
The Teacher Classroom Behavior Coach will: act as a member of the Behavior Intervention and Support Team; proactively teach interpersonal life skills in a social context; coach and train teachers in use of multi-tiered interventions for all students; use data to inform decision making; use data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions; and assist with student behavior in and out of the classroom.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
? Be available to support teachers who have students who are in crisis in our regular education program and provide them with the necessary support.
? Be well versed in the functions of behavior and how to manage situations accordingly
? Model de-escalation strategies for significant/disruptive social, emotional, and behavioral responses in students and then reinsert the student into their classroom as appropriate.
? Understand school-wide student expectations and actively support all student development programming.
? Consistently and enthusiastically promote the expectation of high achievement for all students and reinforce school- wide rules and expectations.
? Facilitate recognition of students who are successful in meeting social, emotional, and behavioral goals.
? Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote a positive learning climate for students that reinforces replacement behaviors in at-risk students
? Collaborates with teachers to teach at-risk /self-regulation.
? Reinforce the implementation of Responsive Classroom practices and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
? Lead training of staff related to best practices in behavioral management strategies and interventions.
? Coach staff during implementation of new behavioral management and intervention techniques
? Model and provide ongoing coaching of new behavioral management and/or intervention techniques, when appropriate.
? Participate in team meetings with small team and the school based team
? Collect and chart behavioral data to the Student Support team that allows for the development, progress monitoring, and evaluation of scientifically based social, emotional, and behavioral interventions.
? Provide the Student Support Team with other qualitative data such as anecdotal student progress notes.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
Masters Degree in related area
Valid Teacher License
Experience teaching
Knowledge of and experience with Special Education law, policy, and practices
Experience with district-level initiatives, committees or teams as a leader or participant
Ability and willingness to travel to schools across the district and the Central Office as schedule and duties dictate. This includes availability for afternoon or evening programming at least once per month.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity to close the opportunity gap by ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction
Demonstrated ability to apply a racial equity lens to decision making
Experience designing, facilitating, and coordinating professional learning experiences
Relationship skills, especially empathy and listening
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, etc)
Working knowledge of Response to Intervention and Instruction
Working knowledge of behavior intervention and Restorative Justice/Practices
Working Knowledge of behavior management strategies
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams of educators and district and union staff
Passion for education and a commitment to equity, specifically for improving learning and life outcomes for all students using evidence based innovative practices
Knowledge of protocols that lead to productive and focused discussions
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Work Year:
Full-time, Union 183-day position
District Wide Position
Position requires travel among Lawrence Public Schools locations and Central Office
Full benefits included
The Lawrence Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Salary : $50,133 - $74,703