What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Coach position at River Rock Academy?
Behavior Coach at River Rock Academy IDS
Greencastle, PA, 17225
Join River Rock Academy In-District Services (IDS) as we partner with local school districts to enhance special education by providing BCBAs, Teachers, RBTs, School Counselors, and Behavior Coach’s for their classrooms. Our mission is to empower educators and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for students with diverse needs. Serving students aged K-12 across multiple locations Pennsylvania, we work alongside families and schools to create a safe, supportive environment that fosters academic and social success.
What we offer:
- Consistent Pay: Same pay for all work, with no differentiation between billable and non-billable hours, and no reductions for patient cancellations
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
- Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide youth in the program with guidance, support and structure through mentoring and role modeling.
- Maintain accountability of youth from K-12.
- Complete all documentation within the student database.
- May provide physical education class to students.
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
- Respond to all crisis intervention and use approved Safe Crisis Management techniques as required.
- May provide transportation for students to and from school.
- Engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance your expertise in behavior management and techniques.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to respond to crisis interventions and use approved Safe Crisis Management techniques as required.
- Genuine passion for working with children, demonstrating patience and compassion.
Nice-to-Haves
- An associate's degree or higher or completed at least two years of postsecondary study; or successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment.
- Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences
Riverrock Academy and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
