Elementary Behavioral Coach

POSITION TITLE:  Behavioral Coach 

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Special Services / TBD 

STATUS:   Certified – Contract, Full-Time Exempt 

HOURS OF WORK:  40 hours a week / 207-Calendar 

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Behavior Coach is responsible to provide training and coaching to certified /classified staff for implementation of trauma-informed practices. 

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide Safe Crisis Management (SCM) initial, re-certification, and booster training for building staff. 

• Serve as a consultant to the building MTSS team regarding behavior and social emotional needs at all tiers 1, 2, & 3. 

• Observe students and support trauma informed problem-solving with teams prior to proposal for ED placement. 

• Assist teams in developing Functional Behavior Assessments and related Behavior Intervention Plans. 

• Assist with transitions between programs. 

• Participate in team problem solving meetings to prevent over-identification of students exhibiting significant behaviors and safely support them in their least restrictive environment. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience Requirements:  

• Bachelor's Degree in education, Applied Behavior Analysis, social work, psychology, or related field required. 

• Graduate Degree or other advanced education in special education preferred. 

• Kansas Special Education Certification in ED, social work, or school psychology preferred. 

• Minimum of three years successfully supporting students with trauma histories, mental health diagnosis, and significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. 

• Successful experience as a member of a clinical or special education team. 

• Successful experience providing training and leadership to adult learners. 

• Experience in a psychiatric/therapeutic day or residential facility for children preferred. 

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge and successful use of current research-based instruction, trauma informed, and behavioral strategies. 

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills. 

• Leadership and organizational skills 

• Ability and desire to work as a contributing, collaborative member of a team. 

• Ability to effectively coach and mentor educators. 

• Ability to provide engaging research based professional development. 

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