Title: Behavior Coach/Dean of StudentsLocation: Lincoln Heights ElementaryClassification: Greenville Education Association Master Agreement 2024 - 2027Reports to: PrincipalSchedule: 1.0 FTESalary: $46,483 - $97,543 per year, based upon relevant prior work experience and educationBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, LTD, and lifePOSITION SUMMARY: The Behavior Coach supports students, families, and staff by developing and implementing behavioral interventions that foster student success. This position provides professional learning opportunities for staff, collaborates with teachers on the implementation of functional behavior plans, and works directly with students and families to address behavioral concerns and promote positive outcomes. *This position offers valuable experience and skill development for individuals interested in pursuing future administrative roles.*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assignedCollaborate with instructional staff to assess, support, and improve student behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health outcomesConduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and interpret behavioral data to identify student needs and inform intervention planningDevelop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individual behavior intervention plans to support student successCoordinate and facilitate Check-In/Check-Out and other Tier 2 behavioral interventions within the MTSS frameworkSupport the implementation and continuous improvement of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levelsLead Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior team meetings, utilizing behavioral and intervention data to guide decision-making and student support planningCoordinate PBIS acknowledgment systems and recognition events that reinforce positive student behaviorDesign and deliver professional learning opportunities for staff focused on behavior management, PBIS, MTSS best practices, restorative practices, and evidence-based interventionsCoach and support teachers in implementing restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, and effective classroom behavior management strategiesCollaborate with IEP teams and other student support teams to develop and implement behavioral supports for students with identified needsProvide direct behavioral intervention and support to students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, attendance, or disciplinary concernsCommunicate and collaborate with parents and guardians regarding student behavior concerns, intervention strategies, and disciplinary mattersFacilitate meetings with students, families, and staff to identify barriers to success and develop strategies for improvementServe as a liaison between school staff and families to support consistent behavioral expectations and interventions across school and home settingsMaintain documentation related to behavior interventions, disciplinary actions, family communication, and student support plansCollaborate with counselors, social workers, administrators, and community agencies as appropriate to support student successCommitment to regular and predictable attendanceAdherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibilityQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge in evidence-based behavioral strategies and ability to implement them effectively for students and with staffDemonstrated ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving behaviorAbility to use data as a basis for informing decisionsCapacity to lead professional learning for staff in both group and individual settingsKnowledge of MTSS framework, including instruction and intervention, data and assessment, evidence-based practices, problem solving, and stakeholder involvementKnowledge of universal screening and progress monitoringBehavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) trained, or willingness to complete trainingSatisfactory background checkEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or universityLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan teaching certificatePHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk.
Employees will occasionally kneel, squat, and stoop while interacting with students. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 25 pounds and provide proper crisis intervention as needed.
In-person work is required.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write business correspondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community.
Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must be able to work under fluorescent lighting.
The employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and is therefore subject to varying weather conditions.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, Protected Classes), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
