25-26 CCE Behavior Coach

Midway ISD Region 12; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway ISD is seeking a Behavioral Coach to assist the principal in improving student achievement through behavioral supports, classroom management, and differentiated instruction.

You will collaborate with teachers to develop and monitor behavior intervention plans, lead school-wide supports, and ensure culturally appropriate interventions. Excellent communication with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in applicable field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Master's Degree preferred or 5 years classroom experience.
• Special Education Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in long-term planning of programs and positive behavioral supports to improve behavior and learning for students.
• Assists mentors and supports teachers in providing behavioral supports and classroom management techniques.
• Leads development of school-wide and classroom-level behavior supports and interventions.
• Collaborates with teachers to develop behavior intervention plans.
• Monitors students in disciplinary placements to ensure supportive instruction.
• Participates in Behavioral RTI model development and implementation.

Skills

Behavioral supports

Classroom management

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in applicable field

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Master's Degree

Special Education Certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Behavioral Coach

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Exemption Status: Exempt

Primary Purpose:

Assist the building principal in the improvement of achievement of all students throughapplicationof a working knowledge of innovative behavioral and educational practices,including positive behavioral supports, classroom management and specialized anddifferentiated instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Undergraduate degree in applicable field
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Master's Degree or a minimum of 5 years successful classroom experience preferred
• Special Education Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of research-based innovative and sound practices for providing positive behavioral supports and interventions.
• Demonstrated respect for and rapport with all educational stakeholders (peers, parents, students, administration, etc.)
• Awareness of and the ability to relate well to diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability as a presenter/facilitator
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Classroom experience with strong classroom management skills
• Curriculum development experience
• Professional development planning and implementation experience
• Proven experience establishing and implementing improvement plans (i.e. analyzing data, setting goals, developing strategies and actions, evaluating results/impact on student performance)
• Technology literacy (Internet, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 1. Participates in long-term planning of programs and positive behavioral supports to improve behavior and learning for students.
• 2. Assists mentors and supports teachers in providing excellent behavioral supports and classroom management techniques.
• 3. Takes a leadership role in facilitating the development of school-wide, classroomspecific, and individualized positive behavioral supports and interventions.
• 4. Ensures that interventions are culturally appropriate.
• 5. Collaborates with classroom teachers to develop behavior intervention plans andcontracts.
• 6. Collaborates with campus administrators and classroom teachers to define school-wideexpectations and develop reward programs for those students who consistently meetsuch expectations.
• 7. Monitors students who have been in disciplinary placements (ISS/DAEP) to ensurethat they are given sufficient support/instruction to improve pro-social behavior and tominimize the possibility of future disciplinary referrals.
• 8. Participates in the development, refinement, and implementation of the BehavioralResponse to Intervention (RTI) model in order to provide a seamless continuumofservices to all students.
• 9. Commits to ongoing, intensive training and study in the most current methodologiesrelated to specialized and differentiated instruction, positive behavioral supports,classroom management, effective data collection, and professional development.
• 10. Sets personal goals for assuring successful student performance through collaborationwith all stakeholders (campus administration, general and special education teachers,parents, and students).
• 11. Collects data on the efficacy of interventions.
• 12. Leads staff by maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
• 13. Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills with parents,teachers, students and administrators.
• 14. Assists the principal in providing professional development to support all aspects ofimprovement in the area of student behavior.
• 15. Evaluates the effectiveness of school-wide behavioral strategies and supports andassists teachers in evaluating the effectiveness of classroom-specific and individualized behavioral supports and strategies.
• 16. Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion:Frequent walking

Lifting:Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment becauseof race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. TheTitle IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.