Behavior Support Coach

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Coach to supplement and support behavioral initiatives in assigned schools. The role involves coaching staff, providing in-service training, and guiding implementation of student-specific behavior strategies using evidence-based practices.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and at least five years of experience with students in behavioral settings, with strong skills in crisis intervention, data collection, ABA concepts,

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or a related field; or hold a Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate or a recognized certification in behavioral analysis and strategies.
• Possess at least five years of successful experience working with students in behavioral, alternative or at-risk settings.
• Demonstrate instructional knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and ability to deescalate potentially dangerous situations.
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, behavioral principles and data-driven interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior and identifying antecedents.
• Support school teams in collecting and analyzing behavioral data for decisions on interventions.
• Develop interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for safe learning environments.
• Coach staff in classroom management and behavior strategies and plans.
• Plan and conduct high-quality professional development for school-based staff.
• Develop assessment strategies aligned with goals and student needs.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in positive student behavior support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Functional behavioral assessments

Data analysis

ABA knowledge

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supplementing and supporting behavioral initiatives of the assigned school. Position is responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding school-based staff in using evidence-based practices to provide positive behavior supports for students with challenging behaviors. The Behavior Support Coach will provide in-service training, perform classroom observations, provide feedback, and demonstrate the implementation of student-specific behavior strategies.

• Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior, understanding principles of reinforcement, identifying antecedents, teaching new behavior, and implementing strategies for reducing challenging behavior.
• Support school teams in collecting and analyzing behavioral data to effectively make decisions regarding the implementation of appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Assist in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment using evidence-based strategies for students with challenging behaviors that have been resistant to classroom systems of support.
• Develop individualized plans to support and coach school-based staff in the development and implementation of effective classroom management, evidence-based behavior strategies, and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and conduct high quality professional development for school-based staff on the development and implementation of effective classroom management plans, evidence-based behavior strategies, and targeted interventions.
• Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods, and individual student needs to more accurately assess student behavior skills and understandings.
• Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all/targeted students, and those displaying a need for behavioral support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior, understanding principles of reinforcement, identifying antecedents, teaching new behavior, and implementing strategies for reducing challenging behavior.
• Support school teams in collecting and analyzing behavioral data to effectively make decisions regarding the implementation of appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Assist in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment using evidence-based strategies for students with challenging behaviors that have been resistant to classroom systems of support.
• Develop individualized plans to support and coach school-based staff in the development and implementation of effective classroom management, evidence-based behavior strategies, and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and conduct high quality professional development for school-based staff on the development and implementation of effective classroom management plans, evidence-based behavior strategies, and targeted interventions.
• Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods, and individual student needs to more accurately assess student behavior skills and understandings.
• Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all/targeted students, and those displaying a need for behavioral support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or a related field; or hold a Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate or a recognized certification in behavioral analysis and strategies. Possess at least five years of successful experience working with students in behavioral, alternative or at-risk settings. Demonstrate instructional knowledge of crisis intervention strategies, ability to apply a gradually progressive system of verbal and non-verbal strategies to effectively deescalate potentially dangerous situations and demonstrate knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, behavioral principles and strategies. Demonstrate knowledge of various methods of data collection and subsequent analysis and interpretation for data to drive appropriate behavioral interventions. Ability to conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments for the development of effective behavior intervention plans. Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form and establish/maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, the School Board, and general public.

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