Behavior Coach for Classroom Success

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Behavior Coach to support students in special education programs. Under supervision of a special education teacher, you will assist with behavioral and emotional support within the classroom.

The role requires CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, a high school diploma, and a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card. Responsibilities include working directly with students, logging updates, and coordinating with teachers across campus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled/disordered students in a school, mental health, or hospital setting preferred
• CPI certification (offered at the district)
• First Aid and CPR training certification (offered at the district)
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.

Responsibilities

• To work intensively with those students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and to immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicates reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Completes and maintains Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Completes and maintains First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assists in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assists teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting other emotional needs, which are interfering with the student's progress within the classroom.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time-out, the nurse's office, and across campus.
• Facilitate decision-making and communication between students and teachers.
• Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral student experience

CPI certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Behavior Coach to support students in special education programs. Under supervision of a special education teacher, you will assist with behavioral and emotional support within the classroom.

The role requires CPI and First Aid/CPR certifications, a high school diploma, and a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card. Responsibilities include working directly with students, logging updates, and coordinating with teachers across campus.