Sarasota County Schools is hiring a school-wide behavior coach to work with staff and students at Garden Elementary. Starting Salary: $57,500 (7.5% for up to 15 years experience plus $5,000 for masters degree)Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution. Masters Degree preferred. Certification in any Exceptional Student Education K-12, School Counseling, or School Psychology preferred with a commitment to obtain this certification within a twelve-month period of hire or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst License.A minimum of one core content area, appropriate for grades represented at school site, or Guidance certification.Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience with emotional behavior disordered or varying exceptionalities, or experience with behavior intervention, preferred.Willing to participate in additional job-related training and become a trainer for staff in district-approved behavior intervention programs as directed by the Principal (or designee) or appropriate District AdministratorWilling to adhere to a flexible work schedule, to include some evening events. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws, rules and policies governing MTSS and school discipline. Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention practices and procedures. Knowledge of behavior and classroom management techniques. Ability to collect and interpret data for the purpose of developing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Ability to provide consultation and advice to teachers and other school personnel to improve the behavior of targeted students. Ability to interact effectively with students, agency personnel and school personnel. Ability to maintain confidentiality.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a member of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team for intervention planning, assessment planning, and consider need for specially designed instruction. Assist in the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior intervention Plans (BIP). Serve as a member of the school-based crisis intervention team. Serve as a member of the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Team. Ensure fidelity of BIPs, and School wide PBS Plan. Meet with parents and guardians to review Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Effectively use District applications and programs to monitor and analyze discipline data. Communicate regularly with school administration regarding the needs of students, staff and parents. Serve as a resource for ESE and general education teachers. Serve as a member of the School Manifestation Determination Team. Serve as a member of the Behavior Threat Management TeamApplication Instructions To apply, visit www.sarasotacountyschools.net/jobs and click to start your online application. Register as a new user and then click to create a new "Certified" application and then apply to a posting # 20260873. Once you submit your application, please call our Human Resources team at 941-927-9000District Perks 100% employer-paid benefits Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)Location Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers Spring training for Baltimore Orioles Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation Vibrant arts and culture community
Salary: From $57,500 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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