Intensive Behavior Support Specialist

Usd 259; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools seeks an Intensive Behavior Support Coach to collaborate with principals, educators, and staff to develop and implement behavior interventions and track data for students. This role focuses on supporting students with disabilities, de-escalating crises, and applying positive behavior supports in the least restrictive environment.

The coach will work to build partnerships, follow district policies, and maintain confidentiality while supporting student growth and progress

Qualifications

• Current KS teaching license with Special Education endorsement (Kansas categorical aide).
• At least 3 years of special education teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with behavior management plans and data tracking.
• Collaborate with principals, educators, and staff to support student behavior.
• Implement behavior interventions and de-escalation strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Monitor student progress and participate in trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Data tracking

Team collaboration

Education

KS teaching license with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Intensive Behavior Support Coach

Position Function: The Intensive Behavior Support Coach will collaborate with building principals, educators, and staff to support student behavior. This role will focus on developing and implementing behavior interventions, de-escalating students, and working with staff in tracking data of students both behaviorally and academically

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the building team in developing and implementing a proactive and positive approach to behavior management including oversight of functional behavioral assessments and individual behavior plans as needed
• Supports students with disabilities having access to a variety of activities that support their leadership, physical, emotional, social and educational growth in the least restrictive environment
• Builds and sustains partnerships with families, related service providers, general education staff, and community partners to ensure collaboration among a multidisciplinary team support for each student
• Supports standards of student conduct and respond to students in crisis when appropriate
• Demonstrates a strong foundation in positive behavior supports
• Designs and implements multi-faceted behavior interventions based on data
• Demonstrates confidentiality when dealing with students, parents, and school employees
• Understands and works with the various support systems available in the school and community
• Understands and follows district policies and guidelines when dealing with violations of the student code of conduct
• Understands Special Education regulations including the Least Restrictive Behavior Intervention
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to coach others to apply effective behavior management techniques
• Models and reviews clear and concise classroom structure, rules, routines, procedures, and expectations individualized to student need

Additional Duties: Assists in additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use

Travel: Travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to walk long distances, respond rapidly in emergency situations, stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance, work five days a week, up to seven hours or more per day, or as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public school operations
• Ability to deal with confidential matters
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds; (i.e., community, administrators, teachers, substitutes, classified, students, etc.
• Ability to listen, is organized, detail oriented, and is a self-starter
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of audiences inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• An advanced understanding of special education law governing IEP development, implementation, service structure, disciplinary procedures for students with disabilities
• Advanced computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and advanced skills in Synergy which will be determined and validated by testing
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on a wide range of spontaneously occurring special education program issues
• Ability to analyze unique situations and generate problem solving responses with existing staff and resources
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Wichita Public Schools and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• A current KS teaching license AND special education endorsement required for Kansas categorical aide
• 3 plus years of special education teaching service experience is required

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center (AMAC)