Universal Tier 1 Team Leader 1 Position

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Universal (Tier 1 Team Leader 1 Position)

LOCATION: Thomas Paine Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: The building principal and the Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY:Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidencebased threetiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data systems and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. Universal Tier I PBIS practices and systems establish a foundation of regular proactive support while preventing unwanted behaviors. Universal supports are provided to all students schoolwide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support and lead the schools Universal PBIS team
• Organize the monthly Universal PBIS team meeting including but not limited to preparing agendas notes and minutes
• Understand and champion the data systems and practices of PBIS
• Build commitment within the school for PBIS implementation at all levels (Universal/Tier 1; Tier 2/Tier 3 and with multiple stakeholders (i.e. staff students families)
• Plan for classroom lessons and support implementation in the building
• Organize the data for decisionmaking and progress monitoring by the Universal Team
• Plan for and facilitate the professional development of school staff regarding PBIS practices and systems
• Provide support and assist with the implementation of the office discipline referral entry (i.e. Skyward) and universal support for students through Panorama.
• Prepare for measuring the fidelity of PBIS implementation using the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI)
• Participate in PBIS walkthroughs as requested by administration or Central office.
• Collaborate regularly with the principal the building administrative team the building school improvement team the Tier 2/Tier 3 team leader and other building leadership.
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual teachers and building team members.
• Attend and participate in district summer professional development opportunities to build leadership capacity.
• Attend district PBIS meetings as needed for planning additional training support and resources.
• Attend Program Council meetings.
• Lead and champion professional development and instructional methods that support Core Tier I Tier 2/Tier 3 academics and behavior
• Evaluate the effectiveness of PBIS practices and systems within the building leadership team and make adjustments as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary to strengthen PBIS initiatives in the building

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven commitment to establishing a positive school climate through PBIS systems
• Willingness to learn and be trained on the critical features of PBIS
• Willingness to help lead the integration of classroom management practices into Universal Tier I systems
• Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Ability to lead Universal Tier I activities in collaboration with the principal/administrative team and members of the school improvement team
• Promote shared decisionmaking and the ability to work collaboratively with administrators building team leaders and classroom teachers
• Ability to lead PBIS professional development activities that support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Classroom Learning Communities (CLCs)

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Current Illinois Professional Educator License

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is at least a oneyear commitment for theschool year. This is a stipendposition paid at $1000$2000 depending on the level of grant funding received for the 2425 school year.

START:SY 202425

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This position is exempt.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CREATED: April 2024