Behavior & Conduct Specialist

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts seeks a qualified professional to support positive student behavior and a safe learning environment. You will work with the Principal, staff, students, and families to implement the Code of Conduct, provide direct instruction for students needing behavioral support, and help coordinate transitions between schools.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree (or will complete within five years), MA DOE license in the relevant field, and at least

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or willingness to complete such degree) in student personnel, administration, counseling or related field.
• MA DOE license: teacher, school guidance, school social worker, at appropriate grade level.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching or counseling experience in a school setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Solid decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and others, as needed, to support positive student behavior in the school.
• Provides direct instruction to students who have been identified as needing assistance in appropriate behavior in daily interactions with staff and other students.
• Works with students and staff to provide a safe learning community by implementing disciplinary policies.
• Works with parents, students, and staff to ensure successful transition between schools, where appropriate.
• Works with faculty and students to structure, develop, and support classroom and non-classroom learning including supporting extra-curricular activities, such as assemblies, lunch duty, arrival and dismissal times, and the like.
• Works with staff to implement the Code of Conduct and conducts conflict resolution activities as necessary.
• Serves as liaison to the surrounding community and other area schools about off-campus student safety, behavior and other student life issues.
• Serves as liaison to the surrounding community and other area school administrators to assist in identifying and/or developing professional development to meet the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Decision making

Education

Master’s degree (or willingness to complete such degree) in student personnel, administration, counseling or related field

MA DOE license: teacher, school guidance, school social worker, at appropriate grade level

Minimum of three years of successful teaching or counseling experience in a school setting

Job description

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts seeks a qualified professional to support positive student behavior and a safe learning environment. You will work with the Principal, staff, students, and families to implement the Code of Conduct, provide direct instruction for students needing behavioral support, and help coordinate transitions between schools.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree (or will complete within five years), MA DOE license in the relevant field, and at least