Teacher, Social Emotional Learning - Posted To Create A Candidate Pipeline

Baltimore County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a behavior support professional to guide staff in implementing behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors, including those with IEP goals related to behavioral or social-emotional learning needs. You will support classroom teams to maintain a safe, learner-centered environment.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis of student progress, developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Maryland Educator Professional Certificate or eligibility required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic and social emotional learning throughout the school day as determined by a student's educational plan, including an IEP, and provides tiered interventions.
• Provides proactive approaches to behavior management and classroom support.
• Utilizes crisis intervention procedures and leads positive behavior support training.
• Gathers, analyzes, and maintains data to determine student progress towards behavioral goals.
• Maintains records related to student behavior, exclusion, seclusion, and restraint.
• Supports instructional staff in implementing behavior management programs.
• Develops fidelity measures for evidence-based practices.
• Consults with parents, private providers, and agency representatives regarding student behavior.

Skills

Behavior management

Conflict resolution

Public education concepts

Crisis intervention

ABA knowledge

Oral and written communication

Human relations

Tech competency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland Educator Certificate or eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the school principal, provides guidance, consultation and professional development for staff on implementation of behavior management strategies and supports for students with challenging behaviors. May act as a service provider for students with IEP goals related to behavioral or social-emotional learning needs. Assists special education and general education teachers in providing a safe and secure learner-centered environment for students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Under the direction of the school principal, provides guidance, consultation and professional development for staff on implementation of behavior management strategies and supports for students with challenging behaviors. May act as a service provider for students with IEP goals related to behavioral or social-emotional learning needs. Assists special education and general education teachers in providing a safe and secure learner-centered environment for students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides academic and social emotional learning throughout the school day as determined by a student's educational plan, including an Individualized Education Program, and provides tiered interventions, including academic and social-emotional learning for students with and without disabilities, addressing social skills, prevention, de-escalation, and restoration/conflict resolution techniques. Assists staff with the development and implementation of individual student behavior management plans.
• Provides proactive approaches to behavior management and provides classroom support with individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Utilizes and implements appropriate crisis intervention procedures as needed. Develops and implements crisis de-escalation intervention strategies and techniques. Provides leadership and training of positive behavior support strategies, to include crisis intervention and classroom management to school staff.
• Gathers, analyzes, and maintains data to determine student progress towards behavioral goals. Write reports relative to behavior data.
• Maintains records and data related to student behavior, and records related to exclusion, seclusion, and restraint.
• Provides direct support to instructional staff in the use of positive behavioral interventions and the implementation of behavior management programs.
• Develops fidelity measures to support implementation of evidence-based practices associated with positive behavioral supports.
• Consults with parents, private providers, and agency representatives regarding student behavior and related issues.
• Meets and collaborates with the administrative team, academic teams, and individual teachers to discuss behavioral needs of students receiving special education services. Identifies appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Collaborates with team members to develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assists with the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Participates in IEP meetings. Assists in the development of educational plans, including IEPs, for students with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Collaborates with school staff to establish school-wide procedures for referrals to behavioral support.
• May perform case management responsibilities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a school code of conduct and a school wide behavior management plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
• OR
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of student behavior management. Knowledge of conflict resolution. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public education. Knowledge of system crisis intervention strategies. Knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communications skills. Demonstrates strong human relations skills. Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is performed in a school environment. Work includes contact with students with behavioral concerns.

Conditions Of Employment

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

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SALARY

$62,252 - $121,924

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION:

Position may be eligible for extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

RETIREMENT:

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Non-discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Contact Information

Sally Barbieri, M.Ed.

Human Resource Officer

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22ndlargest school district in the nation and the 3rdlargest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPSworks toembraceall stakeholders,engagethem in authentic collaboration andempowerthem to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!