JOB TITLE: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Behavior Intervention Coach
SALARY: According to placement on the current salary schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 192 days
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established guidelines or procedures and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Licensed Personnel
REPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Director of Secondary Learning
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
2. Training inclusive of specialized coursework in behavior, interventions, or instructional coaching, preferred
Experience:
1. 5 years of successful teaching experience preferred
2. Demonstrated experience with successful implementation of interventions in the classroom
3. MTSS training/experience preferred
4. Experience in delivering staff development courses preferred
Certificates/Licenses:
1. Current State of Colorado License for Teachers or other such license or qualifications as defined by the Alternative License Program and/or the Teacher-in-Residence Program as defined by the Colorado State Board of Education or state law
2. Valid driver’s license
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
1. Demonstrates effective group and individual communication skills in a variety of modalities
2. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
3. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance
4. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment
5. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources, or Risk Management
6. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed
7. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures with attention to copyright, internet access, acceptable use, and confidentiality
8. Meets deadlines
9. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job
10. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
11. Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills
12. Responds and adapts to varied and new educational and instructional requirements as requested and/or required
13. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and with frequent interruptions
14. Demonstrates willingness to work a flexible schedule which could include off hours as needed and as assigned
15. Continual compliance with regulations, rules or statutes related to Colorado State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Law
JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates ability to proficiently access and extract data from the systems operated within the District
2. Facilitates building use of behavior data and assists teachers as a resource in the interpretation and utilization of data for the purpose of improving and aligning behavior management and interventions
3. Works with teachers to provide data analysis to develop interventions, instructional strategies, and best practices to meet student goals
4. Proficiency with tools to facilitate data analysis (eg: Excel, Google Sheets)
5. Ability to plan, prescribe, and implement effective intervention strategies
6. Ability to assist administration in the implementation of the Teaching and Learning Cycle across content areas, as well as school-wide behavior prevention and intervention programs
7. Demonstrates technical knowledge in the area of educational technology, including 21 Century skills
8. Ability to work independently and as a member of multidisciplinary professional team
9. Works with building administration to develop intervention plans, strategies, and goals
10. Works as a member of the School Leadership Team, and Problem-Solving Teams (PST) or Student Success Teams (SST), as appropriate
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide direct instruction in executive functioning, conflict resolution, and pro-social behaviors through Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions; this may include classes and short-cycle interventions
2. Facilitate restorative circles and restorative practices in collaboration with school counselors or school administrators
3. Implement and monitor student behavior intervention plans, and collaborate with Special Education on behavior intervention plans for students with IEPs
4. Coordinate the school Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program
5. Meet regularly with building administration, teacher teams, and individual teachers to promote the understanding and use of results from student classroom observation, and building- and District-level behavior data
6. Participate in district MTSS Behavior Coach collaborative meetings
7. Collaborate with teachers and teacher teams to implement different strategies to proactively minimize disruptive student behavior
8. Assist in the assessment of student needs, using various other formative assessment measures
9. Organize and monitor school-wide behavior prevention and intervention programs, and reorganize student intervention groups as needed
10. Monitor student behavior progress using data from classroom assessments, building-, district-, and state-level assessments, and other data sources, as appropriate
11. Research, obtain, and implement appropriate behavior intervention materials
12. Develop and disseminate, through coaching or professional development, intervention materials to teachers and provide training as appropriate
13. Provide direct teacher support in the implementation of behavior interventions
14. Assist the administration in staff development with particular emphasis on implementation of the Teaching and Learning Cycle and school-based behavior interventions and PBIS
15. Coordinate the building’s behavior program to include data, collection, meetings, and plans for students referred for the MTSS behavior process
16. Facilitate problem solving meetings among staff, administration, counseling, families, and students, as needed
17. Instruct non-intervention class or classes as assigned in the area in which highly qualified
18. Model an effective understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion
19. Incorporate legal rights and due process for children with special needs
20. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with co-workers, and interact with colleagues in a professional manner
21. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change
22. Perform such other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Certain positions within the District may impose additional physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell; and talk and hear. The employee may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $54,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
