Behavior Coach for Inclusive MTSS & Staff Development

MEMSPA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick and personal days

State of Michigan retirement program

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Kent ISD is seeking a Behavior Coach to provide embedded coaching and consultation to staff, strengthening proactive, instructional behavior supports within a MTSS framework. The role focuses on staff development, problem-solving, and systems change to empower educators and support students with high needs.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, with BCBA preferred and experience in neurodiversity and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field is required.
• BCBA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience supporting students with extensive behavioral needs in educational settings.
• Experience coaching educators, facilitating adult learning, or leading professional development.
• Strong knowledge of functional behavior assessments, behavior support planning, and neurodiversity/trauma-informed care.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student autonomy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of IDEA, MARSE, and related regulations.
• Training in de-escalation frameworks (Ukeru/Safety Care/CPI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct coaching to educators and staff to strengthen behavior supports.
• Co‑develop coaching plans with staff teams including goals, modeling, data review, and feedback.
• Embed individualized supports within instructional environments.
• Collaborate with families and community partners to align needs and strengths.
• Design and facilitate adult learning experiences to improve implementation of inclusive supports.
• Build staff capacity to use data from assessments to inform planning.

Skills

Coaching

Adult learning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field

Tools

Ukeru/Safety Care/CPI training

Job description

Kent ISD is seeking a Behavior Coach to provide embedded coaching and consultation to staff, strengthening proactive, instructional behavior supports within a MTSS framework. The role focuses on staff development, problem-solving, and systems change to empower educators and support students with high needs.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, with BCBA preferred and experience in neurodiversity and trauma-informed practices.