Facilitator Guidance Classroom T1 - Holley Elementary

Fort Bend ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD seeks a Facilitator Guidance Classroom T1 to provide supplemental educational support and behavior interventions for students with behavioral problems. The role partners with campus staff to implement curricula and monitor progress in the guidance classroom.

The position involves planning lessons, delivering character education, maintaining records, and communicating with parents. A bachelor’s degree and Texas certification are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Texas School Counselor Certification or eligibility (preferred).
• LCSW under Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (preferred).
• Valid Texas Mid‑Management Certification or eligibility (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years working with children with challenging behaviors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of behavior intervention strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports and/or other written materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning/implementing the academic and behavior management programs for students.
• Prepare weekly lessons, resources and instructional materials for students.
• Assist students in carrying out all activities as described in the classroom teacher’s lesson plans.
• Deliver character education lessons daily.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents of students in the guidance classroom.
• Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior supports.
• Maintain safety of students and act as a positive role model.
• De-escalate students and use behavioral intervention strategies.
• Stay abreast of best practices by attending professional development trainings.
• Collect data and maintain student records and charts for determining student progress in collaboration with campus Counselors, Administrators, Social Workers and Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP).
• Compile and share data in support of developing behavior intervention plans as a member of the campus RtI team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas School Counselor Certification or eligibility

LCSW (preferred)

Texas Mid-Management Certification or eligibility

Job description

Job Overview

The Facilitator Guidance Classroom T1 provides supplemental educational support and behavior interventions through instructional or character development curricula for students exhibiting behavioral problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Guidance

• Assist in planning/implementing the academic and behavior management programs for students.
• Prepare weekly lessons, resources and instructional materials for students.
• Assist students in carrying out all activities as described in the classroom teacher’s lesson plans.
• Deliver character education lessons daily.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents of students in the guidance classroom.

Interventions

• Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior supports that are supplemental to the regular classroom.
• Maintain safety of students and act as a positive role model.
• De‑escalate students and use behavioral intervention strategies.
• Utilize a general understanding of Restorative Discipline Practices.
• Stay abreast of research‑based best practices and strategies by attending professional development trainings as required by the campus principal.

Data Reporting

• Collect data and maintain student records and charts for determining student progress in collaboration with campus Counselors, Administrators, Social Workers and Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP).
• Compile and share data in support of developing behavior intervention plans as a member of the campus RtI team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Texas School Counselor Certification or eligibility for Texas Certification (preferred).
• LCSW under Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (preferred).
• Valid Texas Mid‑Management Certification or eligibility for Texas Certification (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years working with children with challenging behaviors.
• Assist with campus investigations as deemed by campus principals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of behavior intervention strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports and/or other required written materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work‑related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• This position is grant funded through Title 1. This position may be discontinued if funds are no longer available.

Location

TEXAS-HOUSTON

Work Location

MARY AUSTIN HOLLEY ELEMENTARY