Student Behavior Support Specialist

Anchorage School District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement

Job summary

The Anchorage School District is seeking a Behavior Coach to support students across grades with behavioral needs. Report to a building administrator and participate in implementing interventions, data collection, and IEP/BIP goals under supervision.

This 1.0 FTE, 188-day position offers ACE bargaining unit benefits and requires NCI training, CPR/First Aid, and a valid Alaska driver's license. The role emphasizes positive behavioral supports, de-escalation, collaboration with teachers and staff,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience with children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, and/or intensive behavioral needs.
• Must successfully complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Verbal Intervention training within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First aid certification.
• Must possess a current Alaska driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes proactive and positive behavioral support strategies to prevent and reduce student problem behavior.
• Acts as a supportive staff member using de-escalation strategies, positive behavioral supports, and identified interventions for situations that require de-escalation.
• Solves problems with the school staff to improve services for students.
• Responds to crises proactively.
• Attends all assigned Anchorage School District training in behavioral supports and therapeutic interventions.
• Implements special education programming for students as specified in IEPs under supervision of a certified special education professional.
• Maintains appropriate progress data for each student as specified in the IEP.
• Implements interventions written in BIPs for students as specified in the IEP.
• Collects appropriate data for each student with an individualized BIP.
• Provides instructional support with direction from the teacher.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with other professionals such as regular educators, special educators, related services personnel, and teacher assistants, as well as other school staff members.
• Uses appropriate techniques to establish a supportive, therapeutic learning environment for students.
• Works with and supports students with emotional issues and/or intensive behavioral problems.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality issues for IDEA and FERPA.

Skills

NCI Training

CPR/First Aid

Driver's License

PBIS familiarity

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Anchorage School District is seeking a Behavior Coach to support students across grades with behavioral needs. Report to a building administrator and participate in implementing interventions, data collection, and IEP/BIP goals under supervision.

This 1.0 FTE, 188-day position offers ACE bargaining unit benefits and requires NCI training, CPR/First Aid, and a valid Alaska driver's license. The role emphasizes positive behavioral supports, de-escalation, collaboration with teachers and staff,