25-26 CCE Behavior Coach

Job Title: Behavioral Coach
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Exemption Status: Exempt

Primary Purpose:
Assist the building principal in the improvement of achievement of all students throughapplication of a working knowledge of innovative behavioral and educational practicesincluding positive behavioral supports classroom management and specialized anddifferentiated instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Undergraduate degree in applicable field
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Masters Degree or a minimum of 5 years successful classroom experience preferred
Special Education Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of research-based innovative and sound practices forproviding positive behavioral supports and interventions.
Demonstrated respect for and rapport with all educational stakeholders (peers parentsstudents administration etc.)
Awareness of and the ability to relate well to diverse populations
Demonstrated ability as a presenter/facilitator
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Classroom experience with strong classroom management skills
Curriculum development experience
Professional development planning and implementation experience
Proven experience establishing and implementing improvement plans (i.e. analyzing datasetting goals developing strategies and actions evaluating results/impact on studentperformance)
Technology literacy (Internet Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership
1. Participates in long-term planning of programs and positive behavioral supports toimprove behavior and learning for students.
2. Assists mentors and supports teachers in providing excellent behavioral supports andclassroom management techniques.
3. Takes a leadership role in facilitating the development of school-wide classroomspecific and individualized positive behavioral supports and interventions.
4. Ensures that interventions are culturally appropriate.
5. Collaborates with classroom teachers to develop behavior intervention plans andcontracts.
6. Collaborates with campus administrators and classroom teachers to define school-wideexpectations and develop reward programs for those students who consistently meetsuch expectations.
7. Monitors students who have been in disciplinary placements (ISS/DAEP) to ensurethat they are given sufficient support/instruction to improve pro-social behavior and tominimize the possibility of future disciplinary referrals.
8. Participates in the development refinement and implementation of the BehavioralResponse to Intervention (RTI) model in order to provide a seamless continuum ofservices to all students.
9. Commits to ongoing intensive training and study in the most current methodologiesrelated to specialized and differentiated instruction positive behavioral supportsclassroom management effective data collection and professional development.
10. Sets personal goals for assuring successful student performance through collaborationwith all stakeholders (campus administration general and special education teachersparents and students).
11. Collects data on the efficacy of interventions.
12. Leads staff by maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
13. Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills with parentsteachers students and administrators.
14. Assists the principal in providing professional development to support all aspects ofimprovement in the area of student behavior.
15. Evaluates the effectiveness of school-wide behavioral strategies and supports andassists teachers in evaluating the effectiveness of classroom-specific andindividualized behavioral supports and strategies.
16. Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:Moderate standing; occasional kneeling squatting bending and stooping
Motion:Frequent walking
Lifting:Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment becauseof race color religion sex national origin age disability military status or on any other basis prohibited by decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities. TheTitle IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.13885 Woodway Drive Woodway Texas 76712. Contact phone number is .