Certified Behavior Coach

Edmond Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmond Public School District is seeking a Behavior Coach to support school teams with coaching, modeling, and evidence-based behavioral strategies to promote positive student behavior. The role reports to certified BCBA and district behavior personnel and focuses on promoting student independence and crisis plan implementation.

The position involves travel across sites, varying weather conditions, and regular contact with students and EPS personnel.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in psychology or related field; at least one year experience with children with behavior challenges.
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, special education preferred.
• Registered Behavior Technician certificate preferred; ABA/BCBA certification in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing consultation with site special education teams to ensure IEPs and BIPs are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide input to site administrators on evaluation and performance of behavior intervention aides.
• Design and deliver district-wide professional development for CA IIs and Para IIs and other stakeholders.
• Provide direct one-on-one and small group support to students with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Implement and train staff on plans developed by school psychologists or contracted BCBAs in classroom settings.
• Assist with all components of student Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Support teachers to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Identify equipment needed to support students and ensure safety.
• Collect data and document student performance and behavior.
• Model and implement behavior reduction and de-escalation procedures.
• Implement crisis/behavior safety procedures per district guidelines.
• Demonstrate understanding of prompt hierarchies.
• Work with groups or individuals as directed by certified staff.
• Assist with supervision during assemblies, rehearsals, and performances.
• Communicate observations regarding students' programs to the special education teacher of record.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Staff training

Data collection

De-escalation techniques

Communication with teams

Education

BA/BS Degree in Psychology, or Education, Behavior Analysis, or related field

RBT certification preferred

ABA/BCBA certification in progress

Job description

Department: Special Services Immediate Supervisor(s): Special Education Coordinator, Executive Director of Special Education Evaluated by: Immediate Supervisor(s) in collaboration with Site Administration Salary: District Scale

Job Objective: The behavior coach supports school site teams by providing coaching, modeling, and evidence-based behavioral and instructional strategies to promote positive student behavior. The Behavior Coach works under the direct supervision of a certified BCBA and district special education behavior personnel as required to promote student independence. Responsible for helping teams implement behavior and crisis plans related to skill acquisition and behavior reduction. This position is contingent upon district need and is subject to reassignment.

Work Environment: Travel between multiple sites in a day may be required. Inside Edmond Public School District facilities, outdoors during all types of weather and in a variety of educational settings, playgrounds, and buses. Recognize and respond to crisis situations. Use of evidence-based techniques using de-escalation techniques and nonrestrictive interventions. Maintain regular contact with students, the general public, and other EPS personnel.

Length of Contract: 181 days per school year. 7-hour day 3 positions - 1 per vertical

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide ongoing, direct consultation with site special education teams and Special Services staff to ensure IEPs and BIPs are implemented with fidelity.
2. Provide advisory and input to site administrators on the evaluation and performance of behavior intervention aides.
3. Design, develop, and provide professional development district-wide for CA IIs and Para IIs and other stakeholder groups as needed.
4. Provide direct one-on-one and small group support to students with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) across school settings.
5. Implement and provide staff training for plans developed by internal entities (such as school psychologists) and/or outside professionals (such as contracted BCBAs) in the classroom setting, adapting and revising as needed based on the situation.
6. Assist with all components of student Behavior Intervention Plans.
7. Support classroom teachers to create, maintain, and restore a safe learning environment for all students.
8. Identify equipment needed to support students and ensure safety of all students and staff.
9. Assist in collecting data and documentation relative to student performance and behavior.
10. Model and implement behavior reduction and de-escalation procedures for assigned students.
11. Implement crisis/behavior safety procedures according to district guidelines.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of prompt hierarchies (e.g., visual, verbal, etc.).
13. Work with groups or individuals as instructed by the certified staff.
14. Assist with supervision and transitions of children during assemblies, rehearsals, and performances of programs during the school day, including lunch and recess times.
15. Communicate with the special education teacher of record, all relevant observations and insights regarding the student's program, behavior modifications, and progress of students.
16. Maintain required certifications.
17. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

BA/BS Degree in Psychology, or Education, Behavior Analysis, or related field. At least one year of successful experience working with children with behavior challenges.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, special education preferred. Registered Behavior Technician certificate preferred. Working towards ABA or BCBA certification is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to patrons, students, and other employees of the school district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math operations, including figuring percentages, fractions, and possibly ratios. Maintain accurate data records, which provide documentation of students' programs under the supervision of the teacher, administrator, and other professionals as needed.

REASONING SKILLS:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, chart/diagram, or scheduled format.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use a computer and computer-related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Dress in appropriate clothing. Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance; report absences as directed by administration. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Knowledge of confidentiality laws, CPR, and first aid. Demonstrate caring and compassionate personality & patience. Ability to make responsible judgments for students' safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from a standing, kneeling, or crawling position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Excellent physical health is required (lifting, climbing, crawling, restraining, transferring, and positioning of students). The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.