Behavior Support Coach

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxnard School District is seeking a Behavior Support Coach to provide advanced behavioral support to staff serving students with significant needs. The role involves training, modeling intervention strategies, and participating in IEP and support meetings.

Requirements include an Associate degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, with at least one year in a school setting. Valid CA driver’s license, First Aid/CPR, and NCPI certification within three months are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in psychology, child development, special education, or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• Two years of experience supporting students with behavioral needs; at least one year in school/educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced behavioral support and guidance to staff serving students with significant behavioral needs.
• Train staff in behavior intervention strategies and data collection practices.
• Model behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques in classrooms.
• Assist in crisis prevention and intervention per district protocols.

Skills

Behavior support

Staff training

Data collection

IEP collaboration

Education

Associate degree in psychology or related field

Tools

NCPI training

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Upcoming Vacancies

20 - 8 hour Behavior Support Coach positions - 190 work days per year

This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies during the time this list is active.

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of job functions performed by employees in the class. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties and tasks performed within the job.

• 1. Provides advanced behavioral support and guidance to school site staff serving students with significant behavioral needs.
• 2. Trains staff in collaboration with school/district teams in behavior intervention strategies, reinforcement techniques, and data collection practices.
• 3. Models behavior intervention strategies, structured supports, and de-escalation techniques in classroom and instructional settings.
• 4. Assists staff in implementing Tier II and Tier III positive behavior support strategies.
• 5. Conducts student observations and collects behavioral data in the classroom setting to support implementation and monitoring of established behavior intervention strategies
• 6. Reviews behavioral data with staff to support consistent implementation and monitoring of established behavior intervention strategies.
• 7. Provides coaching and feedback to paraeducators and instructional staff to promote consistent implementation of behavior supports.
• 8. Observes classroom routines and recommends structured support to reduce behavioral escalation and improve student engagement.
• 9. Responds to behavioral incidents as assigned to support de-escalation efforts and assist with post incident review.
• 10. Participates in IEP and student support meetings to provide input regarding implementation of behavior supports and observed student progress.
• 11. Supports implementation of crisis prevention and intervention practices consistent with District protocols.
• 12. Assists in maintaining documentation related to behavioral support and intervention activities.
• 13. Provides short-term support in varied school settings, including transportation environments, to model and reinforce consistent behavior practices.
• 14. Performs related duties as assigned.

Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.

An Associate degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, child development, special education, or a closely related field. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable. Two (2) years of experience supporting students with behavioral needs, including experience implementing behavior intervention strategies and supporting behavior intervention plans, is desirable. At least one (1) year of the experience must have been in a school or educational setting.

Licenses and Other Requirements

A valid California driver’s license and evidence of insurability are required. Valid First Aid and CPR certifications are required. Certification in a District-approved Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NCPI) program must be obtained within three (3) months of employment. All required licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of continued employment.

Open & Promotional

This is an Open & Promotional recruitment: Internal candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on a promotional eligibility list. Outside candidates candidates will be similarly placed on an open eligibility list which will be used after the promotional list or if there are fewer than three ranks remaining on the promotional list. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

Behavior Support Coach

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION: Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Title IX Coordinator

1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

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