Child Behavior Specialist Coach
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Notice of Vacancy
POSITION: Child Behavior Specialist Coach
LOCATION: Kenowa Hills Elementary Buildings (Zinser & Central Elementary)
SCHOOL YEAR: 202526 School Year
SCHEDULE: 13 days per week (flexible based on student and program needs)
COMPENSATION: $75/hour not to exceed $4000 total
SUMMARY
Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking a Child Behavior Specialist Coach to work in partnership with the districts Child Behavior Specialist to support elementary students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. This role focuses on collaboration modeling and implementation of effective strategies to support student success and build staff capacity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work directly alongside the districts Child Behavior Specialist to support students
- Assist in implementing behavior intervention plans and strategies across elementary settings
- Model effective practices for supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs
- Support the Child Behavior Specialist in responding to student dysregulation including proactive and responsive strategies
- Assist with collecting and reviewing behavioral data to inform decision-making
- Support the development of structured predictable environments for students
- Reinforce consistent use of PBIS practices and district expectations
- Collaborate with building staff under the guidance of the Child Behavior Specialist
- Maintain professionalism flexibility and confidentiality at all times
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support student and Child Behavior Specialist success
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with elementary-aged students with behavioral and/or social-emotional needs
- Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies including de-escalation techniques
- Experience supporting or coaching staff preferred
- Familiarity with PBIS trauma-informed practices and MTSS frameworks
- CPI Ukeru or similar crisis prevention training preferred
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in dynamic situations
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
This position involves working directly in elementary school settings alongside the Child Behavior Specialist including classrooms and common areas. The role may include supporting students experiencing behavioral dysregulation including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors. The ability to remain calm professional and responsive is essential.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
This position involves working directly in elementary school settings alongside the districts Child Behavior Specialist including classrooms hallways and other common areas. The role requires active engagement with students and staff in dynamic fast-paced environments throughout the school day. The individual in this role may support students with a range of behavioral and social-emotional needs.
This position requires:
- The ability to move throughout the building and respond to student needs in real time
- The ability to work in environments with frequent transitions varying noise levels and high sensory stimulation
- The ability to collaborate closely and take direction from the Child Behavior Specialist while supporting students
- The ability to model and reinforce consistent behavioral expectations and intervention strategies
The role may also include:
- Supporting staff during implementation of behavior plans
- Assisting during behavioral incidents or crisis situations using approved de-escalation and safety strategies
- Providing real-time coaching and feedback in classroom settings
The ability to maintain professionalism flexibility and confidentiality while navigating complex and sensitive situations is essential.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Hourly non-benefit eligible position
- Not to exceed $4000 total compensation
- Schedule determined in collaboration with the Child Behavior Specialist and administration
- Position funded for the 202526 school year only
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please apply online at:
TO APPLICANTS
Pursuant to PA 131 the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting/background check fee.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) age disability height weight marital status genetic information or any other legally protected status in its programs services activities or employment opportunities.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2325 Four Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids MI 49544
Phone:
Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.
Required Experience:
IC
