Behavior Support Coach & Training Lead

Liberty County Schools (GA); Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty County Schools (GA) in Hinesville, Georgia seeks a Behavior Support Coach to provide training and modeling of behavioral strategies for staff and students. This classified position (190 days) starts immediately and requires regular attendance and crisis-prevention focus.

The role demands at least five years of experience with students with behavioral needs, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience working with students with behavioral needs in a professional capacity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral principles and strategies.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in education, counseling, psychology, sociology or related field.
• Certification/Licensure: None required.
• Proven organizational skills, effective oral, written communication and strong people skills.
• Work successfully with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prompt and regular attendance
• Act as a resource person in the classroom and the school in addressing serious verbal and physical behaviors of students
• Assist staff in applying strategies related to crisis intervention
• Apply progressive verbal and non-verbal de-escalation strategies to effectively deescalate potentially serious behavioral incidents
• Conduct and train in Functional Behavior Assessments
• Assist in collecting data regarding student behavior and recommend appropriate behavioral strategies
• Assist in developing successful behavior intervention plans and assist in their implementation
• Provide follow up consultation to analyze success of behavior plans and assist with accommodations as needed
• Present professional development for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents on behavior interventions
• Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities assigned by DEL
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by the assigned supervisor or Superintendent of Schools

Skills

Behavioral management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/counseling/psychology

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Certification/Licensure: None required

Job description

Liberty County Schools (GA) in Hinesville, Georgia seeks a Behavior Support Coach to provide training and modeling of behavioral strategies for staff and students. This classified position (190 days) starts immediately and requires regular attendance and crisis-prevention focus.

The role demands at least five years of experience with students with behavioral needs, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational and communication skills.